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Take it up with BWF, Chong Wei tells Taufik Hidayat on Hall of Fame
I didn’t even know they were going to choose me, says national badminton great
Datuk Lee Chong Wei (pic) also hopes that the Badminton World Federation would issue a statement clarifying the matter to Taufik Hidayat as to why he and Lin Dan were selected to be inducted into the BWF Hall of Fame. – AZIM RAHMAN/The Vibes file pic, June 2, 2023
KUALA LUMPUR – National badminton great Datuk Lee Chong Wei has urged former Indonesian badminton champion Taufik Hidayat to seek clarification from the Badminton World Federation (BWF) over his recent induction into the BWF Hall of Fame.
Speaking to Bernama, Chong Wei admitted that he was unhappy and surprised with Taufik’s statement that seemed to indicate his disagreement over the selection, which was something decided by BWF and not at Chong Wei’s behest.
“I didn’t ask BWF to list me, and I did not write a letter to BWF.
“I myself did not know about the induction. Maybe there’s a requirement for selection, and there are other Malaysian players who were inducted into the Hall of Fame who have never won an Olympic (gold medal).
“Taufik should ask BWF…write a letter or an email, and ask them why I received the honour and not him.
“Maybe he isn’t happy because he didn’t get it,” he said today.
Chong Wei also hoped that BWF would issue a statement clarifying the matter to Taufik as to why he and Lin Dan were selected to be inducted into the BWF Hall of Fame.
Both players were inducted into the Hall of Fame on May 26 to recognise their success and contributions to the sport of badminton as they were the two most dominant players during their era.
Chong Wei was world number one for 349 weeks, and won three silver Olympic medals, in Beijing 2008, London 2012 and Rio 2016, but never won the gold.
A recent video by Taufik doubting Chong Wei’s qualifications relating to his induction had gone viral recently, in which he admitted that Lin Dan was more qualified and questioned why Chong Wei was included.
“In competition, what’s taken into account is who is the champion, not who is the most (consistent).
“Also, it’s not about who (stays) longest in the number one spot.
“Between winning 10 silver and only one gold, which would you choose?” Taufik said in the video.
Chong Wei also advised his fans to remain calm over Taufik’s comments and asked them not to contribute to the controversy on social media. – Bernama, June 2, 2023
KUALA LUMPUR – National badminton great Datuk Lee Chong Wei has urged former Indonesian badminton champion Taufik Hidayat to seek clarification from the Badminton World Federation (BWF) over his recent induction into the BWF Hall of Fame.
Speaking to Bernama, Chong Wei admitted that he was unhappy and surprised with Taufik’s statement that seemed to indicate his disagreement over the selection, which was something decided by BWF and not at Chong Wei’s behest.
“I didn’t ask BWF to list me, and I did not write a letter to BWF.
“I myself did not know about the induction. Maybe there’s a requirement for selection, and there are other Malaysian players who were inducted into the Hall of Fame who have never won an Olympic (gold medal).
“Taufik should ask BWF…write a letter or an email, and ask them why I received the honour and not him.
“Maybe he isn’t happy because he didn’t get it,” he said today.
Chong Wei also hoped that BWF would issue a statement clarifying the matter to Taufik as to why he and Lin Dan were selected to be inducted into the BWF Hall of Fame.
Both players were inducted into the Hall of Fame on May 26 to recognise their success and contributions to the sport of badminton as they were the two most dominant players during their era.
Chong Wei was world number one for 349 weeks, and won three silver Olympic medals, in Beijing 2008, London 2012 and Rio 2016, but never won the gold.
A recent video by Taufik doubting Chong Wei’s qualifications relating to his induction had gone viral recently, in which he admitted that Lin Dan was more qualified and questioned why Chong Wei was included.
“In competition, what’s taken into account is who is the champion, not who is the most (consistent).
“Also, it’s not about who (stays) longest in the number one spot.
“Between winning 10 silver and only one gold, which would you choose?” Taufik said in the video.
Chong Wei also advised his fans to remain calm over Taufik’s comments and asked them not to contribute to the controversy on social media. – Bernama, June 2, 2023
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kt comments:
Taufik has been very hurtful, snarky and unsporting-like in his snide remarks about Chong Wei. Sportspeople don't and shouldn't behave like so. Quite low class of Taufik if I may say.
I think the award considered not onlybtheir achievements on the court , but also their contributions to the game of badminton and to society.
ReplyDeleteFor that, Chong Wei certainly deserves it.
Maybe sour grapes from Hidayat
Quel surprise ! The Chinese mafia has definitely infiltrated institutions from Holywood to the WHO that this shouldn't come as a surprise anymore. Cina merah ampu Cina kampung. Indon jadi terkilan.
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