Lee Chong Wei’s position within the history books of badminton is already indubitable at this point. It’s completely out of the questions – he’s made a mark that’s incredibly difficult to replicate.
The former world number one’s influence is such, that when the doping scandal emerged out of the blue, most people were intuitively inclined to defend him immediately, even without knowing the actual story. That’s a result of how he carries himself on and off the court. He’s a silent killer – the kind of athlete that doesn’t show any form of arrogance, in order to win.
But that his humility doesn’t take the sting out of his style. On the court, Chong Wei is as menacing as anyone can get. He’s absolutely brilliant at stretching opponents, by using his arsenal of tricks, to force opponents to the corners of the court. These traits are particularly visible when he engages in long rallies and you know that when it happens, you’d be included to put your money on Chong Wei clinching the point at the end of it.
A badminton fan, who runs channel called BadminSmash Highlights on YouTube, produced a sensational compilation of the best rallies involving Lee Chong Wei, from over the last few years. You don’t want to miss this!
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