China’s Lin Dan and our very own Datuk Lee Chong Wei have been constantly elbowing each other for the world’s top spot in badminton for years, but they might have to put that rivalry aside and learn to work with each other. Kind of like a buddy cop movie, but with racquets.
The two best badminton players on the planet will be playing together for the first time in Lingshui, China, this Sunday, as Chong Wei and Lin Dan team up against five-time world doubles champs Cai Yun- Fu Haifeng. The exhibition match is to promote the opening of a new national training centre in the province.
It’s going to be Lin Dan’s first sporting appearance after beating Chong Wei in Guangzhou’s World Championship finals last August.
Chong Wei said, “I received an invitation from China’s chief coach Li Yongbo to take part in this exhibition match. I was surprised that he wanted me to play with Lin Dan in the doubles …. I have not played doubles before but this is a good idea to promote the game and will be good for the sport.
“There are three Chinese players and one Malaysian in this exhibition match and it is an honour. I will do whatever I can to promote the sport wherever possible.”
Source: The Star Online
