(Report, 11th) Recently, National Sports Council Board Member Alan Ling Sie Kiong and Miri Member of Parliament Chiew Choon Man, had dinner with national badminton legend and former world number one Datuk Wira Lee Chong Wei, discussing the current state of sports in Malaysia, particularly focusing on the development of badminton.
Alan Ling stated that as fellow members of the National Sports Council's board, he warmly invited Lee Chong Wei and MP Chiew Choon Man for a gathering and exchange, hoping to take this opportunity to discuss the long-term development direction of sports projects in the country.
In a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, the three delved into the challenges faced by Malaysian badminton on the international stage in recent years, and the common gap between public expectations of athletes and their actual performances.
Lee Chong Wei openly shared his valuable experiences from competing on the world stage for many years, providing insightful views and opinions for reference, fully demonstrating his concern for the future of Malaysian badminton.
Miri MP Chiew Choon Man thanked Lee Chong Wei for taking the time to share his invaluable experiences and deep insights accumulated over years in the national sports arena. “
This sharing not only deepened my understanding of the national sports ecosystem but also gave me a more comprehensive grasp of the country's current sports policies.”
This enlightening exchange further strengthened his determination to promote more comprehensive and inclusive sports policies, particularly in nurturing the next generation of athletic talents. Chiew Choon Man also paid tribute to Lee Chong Wei, thanking him for his continuous contributions to national sports development.
Alan Ling also took the opportunity to learn about the specific assistance provided by the Lee Chong Wei Foundation to badminton players, and expressed high admiration for Lee Chong Wei's relentless efforts in promoting national sports development even after retirement.
He stated that Lee Chong Wei is not only a flag bearer of Malaysian badminton but also a role model for the younger generation of athletes.
“I am very satisfied to see that even after retirement, Lee Chong Wei continues to shoulder the responsibility of promoting national sports. His professional vision and experience are indispensable assets for our sports development.”
He also expressed hope that Malaysia's badminton community will soon cultivate the next generation of stars who can stand shoulder to shoulder with or even surpass Lee Chong Wei.
Finally, MP Chiew Choon Man and Alan Ling sincerely invited Lee Chong Wei to visit Sarawak in the future, for close interaction with local fans and even personally guide young players, to nurture more quality talents for national badminton.
“As long as the whole country works together, I firmly believe that Malaysia's sports industry will once again reach the peak of the world.”
Alan Ling stated that as fellow members of the National Sports Council's board, he warmly invited Lee Chong Wei and MP Chiew Choon Man for a gathering and exchange, hoping to take this opportunity to discuss the long-term development direction of sports projects in the country.
In a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, the three delved into the challenges faced by Malaysian badminton on the international stage in recent years, and the common gap between public expectations of athletes and their actual performances.
Lee Chong Wei openly shared his valuable experiences from competing on the world stage for many years, providing insightful views and opinions for reference, fully demonstrating his concern for the future of Malaysian badminton.
Miri MP Chiew Choon Man thanked Lee Chong Wei for taking the time to share his invaluable experiences and deep insights accumulated over years in the national sports arena. “
This sharing not only deepened my understanding of the national sports ecosystem but also gave me a more comprehensive grasp of the country's current sports policies.”
This enlightening exchange further strengthened his determination to promote more comprehensive and inclusive sports policies, particularly in nurturing the next generation of athletic talents. Chiew Choon Man also paid tribute to Lee Chong Wei, thanking him for his continuous contributions to national sports development.
Alan Ling also took the opportunity to learn about the specific assistance provided by the Lee Chong Wei Foundation to badminton players, and expressed high admiration for Lee Chong Wei's relentless efforts in promoting national sports development even after retirement.
He stated that Lee Chong Wei is not only a flag bearer of Malaysian badminton but also a role model for the younger generation of athletes.
“I am very satisfied to see that even after retirement, Lee Chong Wei continues to shoulder the responsibility of promoting national sports. His professional vision and experience are indispensable assets for our sports development.”
He also expressed hope that Malaysia's badminton community will soon cultivate the next generation of stars who can stand shoulder to shoulder with or even surpass Lee Chong Wei.
Finally, MP Chiew Choon Man and Alan Ling sincerely invited Lee Chong Wei to visit Sarawak in the future, for close interaction with local fans and even personally guide young players, to nurture more quality talents for national badminton.
“As long as the whole country works together, I firmly believe that Malaysia's sports industry will once again reach the peak of the world.”