Chong Wei reminds successor again that ‘BAM still the best place’


Differing views: Lee Chong Wei (left) said Lee Zii Jia should have stayed with BAM while Tan Boon Heong believes he has to prove his worth to sponsors.

KUALA LUMPUR: National badminton legend Lee Chong Wei did not openly say it but he must be disappointed with Lee Zii Jia’s decision to proceed with his plans to turn professional.

The 39-year-old Chong Wei was hoping for Zii Jia to remain with the national team after having previously said that the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) will always be the most ideal place for Malaysian players to take their careers to greater heights.

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