Chong Wei Vs Lin Dan
Lin dan vs lee chong wei.
Chong wei vs lin dan. How badminton s great rivalry was born may 20 2020 kuala lumpur afp fifteen years ago in a packed kuala lumpur stadium rising stars lin dan and lee chong wei met in a final for the first time setting the stage for what would become badminton s greatest rivalry. Lee chong wei s miraculous third set recovery against arch rival lindan in the asian championship. Fifteen years ago in a packed kuala lumpur stadium rising stars lin dan and lee chong wei met in a final for the first time setting the stage for what would become badminton s greatest rivalry.
Ending his status here is what lee chong wei said to lin dan wishing you the best my courageous rival lin dan with the retirement of lin dan the arguably most legendary rivalry in badminton history has now met its inevitable end putting a full stop to the lee lin rivalry. They met in the final 22 times semi finals 15 times including twice in the final of the olympic games and world championships which lin took all the victories. The lee lin rivalry was a rivalry between two professional badminton players lee chong wei and lin dan it is considered a fierce rivalry.
It was the 2006 malaysian open final the start of both men s rivalry which lin dan looked set to win as he held a 20 13 lead in the deciding game. But only one could make it to the finals and fi. Of their 40 meetings lin won the head to head battle by 28 12.
This match laid the founding stone of a tremendous legacy for. Lin dan also married his wife xie xingfang in 2012 and scored multiple gold medals in various championships. Chong wei saves seven match points to beat lin dan at malaysian open.
Lin dan right and lee chong wei shake hands after their men s singles semifinal match at the badminton asia championships in wuhan central china s hubei province on april 30 2016. Of the 12 defeats lin dan conceded to lee this is one that he will never forget. Lee chong wei married his wife wong mew choo in 2012 and she is known for her exceptional stamina and endurance during practices and competitions.
At the badminton men s singles semi finals at rio 2016 malaysian player lee chong wei faced lin dan from china. Lin dan was the leading winner in all of the games shared between the two.
