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Lee handed backdated eight-month ban for doping

Malaysian shuttler Lee Chong Wei was handed a backdated eight-month ban for doping by the Badminton World Federation on Monday, keeping alive the former world number one's dream of winning gold at the Rio Olympics next year.
Other sport • 30 Apr 15

Malaysian tycoon offers golden carrot

A Malaysian mining magnate has offered the country's Olympic badminton team a gold bar worth 2 million ringgit ($630,000) if they can bring home a first gold medal from the London Games.
Paris 2024 • 12 Jul 12

Lee Chong Wei racing against time

Lee Chong Wei is making anxious progress in a race against time to be ready for the climax to his great badminton career at the Olympics.
Paris 2024 • 04 Jul 12

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