Lee Chong Wei to continue playing after 2012 London Olympics if he remains physically fit
Lee Chong Wei, who is Malaysia’s Men’s Singles most successful shuttler, intends to continue playing competitive badminton after the 2012 London Olympics, if his physical condition allows him to contest in all major tournaments.
The upcoming 2011 World Championships will certainly not be the last mega event for the shuttler, as he will keep on playing and is expected to appear in the next edition of this tournament, which will take place in 2013.
While talking about his future plans, Chong Wei said, “The World Championships are held every year except when it’s the Olympic year. I will compete at the next world meet (2013) and even the next Asian Games (2014) if I can still meet the physical demands
of the game.”
The 28-year-old shuttler also expressed that he wants to win all the missing titles in his legacy. He intends to remain on track, as there is no other Malaysian shuttler who is worthy to replace Chong Wei at the international level.
Chong Wei added, “I have not won the Olympic, world and Asian titles and I want to add them to my collection. I have also decided to stay on because there is no one to take over my place just yet.”
While talking about the venue of the upcoming mega event, the World Number One said, “I am excited at the prospect of playing at Wembley. It is the same venue for next year’s Olympic Games. It will be a good experience for all the players.”
Chong Wei’s target at the World Championships is to win the title for Malaysia. He is currently busy attending training sessions at the University of Bath in England. His physical condition is excellent and he wants to avoid any injury to play well in the
prestigious event.
The Malaysian’s archrival, Lin Dan of China, has already made it clear that he will not retire from playing competitive badminton until the governing body for badminton in China forces him to leave. Peter Hoeg Gade of Denmark, who is currently 34-year-old,
also wants to keep on playing at the international level as long as his physical condition allows him to.
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