You made me the GOAT


Recalling smashing times: Lin Dan and Chong Wei forged one of the greatest sporting rivalries throughout the past 15 years.

PETALING JAYA: Lin Dan of China has paid tribute to his nemesis Lee Chong Wei for bringing out the best in him.

In fact, the recently-retired badminton legend Lin Dan admitted that it was the “push” from Chong Wei that had earned him the greatest of all time (GOAT) tag.

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