BAM indicate green light for Lee Chong Wei to participate in Axiata Cup – Badminton news
The Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) granted permission to the World Number 1 Lee Chong Wei to participate in the Axiata Cup 2012, as the governing body has no issue with that if the coach Tey Seu Bock and the shuttler are agree on that.
However, the coach did not make any decision as he will have the final say after Chong Wei’s training session today.
If Chong Wei gets permission of Seu Bock, he will help Malaysian Tigers to win their semi-final clash against Indonesian Garudas.
Chong Wei, who was suffered with an unusual shoulder injury at All England Open three weeks earlier, did not play in the opening rounds of Axiata Cup, a team-event championship that offers US$1 million.
However, the World Number 1 is apparently fit now as he is not feeling any pain while playing in the court. That’s why; BAM gave him permission to play in Axiata Cup if he wants.
Ng Chin Chai, the secretary of BAM, said that the governing body does not have any concern regarding Chong Wei’s participation in the event.
He said, "BAM has no objections if Chong Wei wishes to play in the Axiata Cup semi-finals. He has already started training and Seu Bock and the player himself should make a decision on that."
However, the coach knows that Chong Wei will be playing against Indonesia’s Taufik Hidayat which will require the shuttler to be in his best physical condition.
Seu Bock said, "Off course, Chong Wei wants to contribute to Malaysia Tigers' victory. However, we have to ensure that he is fully recovered from the shoulder injury and is fit enough to play against Taufik Hidayat on Friday (tomorrow)."
Nevertheless, Seu Bock is satisfied with Chong Wei’s recovery after the injury as all of his reports indicate that he is almost fit and can participate in the tournament.
The coach said that Chong Wei’s trip to Jakarta has been confirmed so far as they have also booked his ticket.
But they are not fully sure about his participation as if he does not feel good then he will not play in Axiata Cup.
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