Perfect honours for legends Chong Wei and Lin Dan


In the pantheon of greats: Badminton legends Datuk Lee Chong Wei and Lin Dan posing for a photograph during the Badminton World Federation’s Hall of Fame induction ceremony at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. — GLENN GUAN/The Star

KUALA LUMPUR: An honour befitting the duo who produced one of the greatest badminton rivalries of all time.

Former greats Datuk Lee Chong Wei and China’s Lin Dan had dominated the men’s singles for 20 years and were recognised for their achievements when they were inducted into the Badminton World Federation (BWF) Hall of Fame at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre yesterday.

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