Chong Wei may get a break, thanks to injury

KUALA LUMPUR: World No. 1 singles shuttler Lee Chong Wei’s participation in all international tournaments until the end of the year is now on hold after an old injury returned to haunt him.

The pain on his ankle is causing Chong Wei discomfort.

“I feel the throbbing pain in the same ankle area which I injured during the Thomas Cup Finals (in Wuhan) last year. It is affecting me during training,” said Chong Wei.

“It has been a hectic year for me and I think I am finally feeling the pinch. Maybe I have pushed myself too hard and this may have put a lot of strain on my ankle.”

Chong Wei suffered an ankle injury during the Finals in Wuhan during the tie against Denmark when he landed awkwardly in a match against Peter-Gade Christensen.

Chong Wei said he would discuss his participation in the last three tournaments for the year with the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM).

“I am not sure now whether I will be able to compete in these tournaments. First of all, I need to look into this pain on my ankle and see whether it can be managed in the next two days,” he said.

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