Time running out for Jun Hao, warns Chong Wei
KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Lee Chong Wei has warned men's singles player Leong Jun Hao that time is running out for him to revive his career, despite encouraging reports about the national No. 1’s attitude in training.
Malaysia's top badminton player Datuk Seri Lee Chong Wei has cautioned his men's singles player, Jun Hao, that his career has a limited window before it's too late to aim for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Despite Jun Hao, 27, demonstrating a positive attitude during training, the national No. 1 believes the time for improvement has come.
Leong Jun Hao has yet to progress past the quarter-finals in all 12 World Tour events this season, most recently losing to Indonesia's Jonatan Christie in the China Masters. Malaysia's National Singles Coaching Director, Kenneth Jonassen, has expressed confidence in Jun Hao's recent progress, crediting the improvements in his training.
However, Lee Chong Wei emphasizes that discipline is crucial for success at the highest level. He stresses that a player must consistently train, not alternating between days of hard work and rest. Lee Chong Wei also advocates for a more competitive spirit among Malaysian players, drawing inspiration from France's growing presence in the global badminton scene.
While he acknowledges the desire among Malaysian players to win, he believes their hunger for victory needs to be more pronounced.
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