{
  "id": 5979423,
  "title": "Lee Chong Wei Cup set to go global",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/lee-chong-wei-cup-set-to-go-global",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-06T13:05:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/badminton/2026/09/1527070/lee-chong-wei-cup-set-go-global"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR – Badminton legend Datuk Seri Lee Chong Wei aims to broaden the reach of the inaugural Lee Chong Wei Cup (LCW Cup) next year, following its successful debut at Stadium Juara. The current world No. 1 and three-time Olympic silver medallist plans to introduce two categories for the event: a domestic tournament for Malaysian players and an international edition.\n\nThe LCW Cup is not solely intended to lure competitors from neighboring countries like Thailand and Indonesia. Instead, it aims to welcome academies and young talents from around the globe. Chong Wei expressed his intention to open the tournament to international players for next year, extending its scope beyond Asia to the entire world.\n\nHe has already set plans for two tournaments next year, one local and one international. Organizing the LCW Cup requires careful scheduling to avoid clashes with other junior tournaments in the region. Chong Wei plans to consult Badminton Asia for approval and to select a date that does not interfere with other tournaments and young talents' competitions.\n\nImproving the event based on feedback from this year's tournament is also on the agenda for Chong Wei, as organizing competitions is a new experience for him.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Badminton great Datuk Seri Lee Chong Wei is looking to expand the Lee Chong Wei Cup (LCW Cup) next year, following the successful staging of the inaugural edition at Stadium Juara this week.",
  "key_points": [
    "Lee Chong Wei aims to expand Lee Chong Wei Cup globally.",
    "Introduces domestic and international categories for the event.",
    "Plans to welcome international players and academies next year."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}