When two finest players meet each other in a final, a dynamic and interesting match is always expected. But in the past, we have seen too many disappointments when Lee Chong Wei meeting up with his arch nemesis, Lin Dan, the nearest one being the past Thomas Cup where Lee lost to Lin Dan dismally.
I guess Malaysian fans including me never give up on Lee Chong Wei or for that matter Koo and Tan whenever they play against the world best as apart from squash, badminton is our only pride at the world sport stage. We were close to win our first Olympic gold medal but it was Lin Dan who stood in our way, defeating Lee Chong Wei with much of an ease.
In Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium, surprisingly there were many Malaysians supporting Lee playing in the men-single final. You could hear loud voices chanting Malaysia Boleh in supporting of the much confident Lee. When Lee edged Lin Dan in a closely fought match, the Malaysian fans roared in the stadium, it was such an ecstatic mood while our hero Lee Chong Wei smiled broadly, breathing a sigh of relief perhaps, long awaited victory at last.
The Japan Open should be a good boost for Lee, no home ground advantage for both, only determination set the difference. Lin Dan played brilliantly so did Lee but our hero somehow with nerves of steel refused to let hot favorite Lin Dan to tame him for another time. Congratulation to Datuk Lee but for how long can we depend on him to shoulder such a heavy responsibility of the sole flag bearer in the international sport arena.
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