Commonwealth Games: Insatiable Lee Chong Wei, 35, committed as ever

Malaysian badminton players Lee Chong Wei trains at Carrara Indoor Sports Centre before the start of Commonwealth Games 2018 in Gold Coast, Australia, on April 03, 2018. ST PHOTO: ONG WEE JIN
New: Gift this subscriber-only story to your friends and family

Legacies in sport can be a tricky business. With three Olympic and World Championships silvers plus four All-England titles, Lee Chong Wei's place in badminton history is secure.

But the Malaysian icon's appetite for silverware remains as voracious as ever.

Already a subscriber? 

Read the full story and more at $9.90/month

Get exclusive reports and insights with more than 500 subscriber-only articles every month

Unlock these benefits

  • All subscriber-only content on ST app and straitstimes.com

  • Easy access any time via ST app on 1 mobile device

  • E-paper with 2-week archive so you won't miss out on content that matters to you

Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.