“I lost my world No. 1 ranking to Lin Dan just before the London Olympics (in August) and it feels good to be on top again. My condition is getting better after the London Games disappointment and I hope to keep my momentum going,” said Chong Wei, who lost to Lin Dan in an epic final at the Wembley Arena. - EPA
KUALA LUMPUR: The smile is back on Lee Chong Wei’s face now that he has regained his position as the world No 1. And he plans to hang on to it with another good showing at the Denmark Open in Odense next week.
Chong Wei moved up one rung after winning the Japan Open two weeks ago, dislodging his nemesis Lin Dan of China at the top.
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