After serving his ban, Lee Chong Wei is back in action!

Posted on October 21, 2014 by weehingthong

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Badminton: Match-fixing allegations against unnamed Malaysian! Lee Chong Wei, Wife and Son (Kingston)

— The Sudirman Cup

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DONGGUAN, China (AFP) – Former world number one Lee Chong Wei made an emphatic return from a doping ban as he demolished South Korea’s Lee Dong-Keun 21-12, 21-10 at the Sudirman Cup on Sunday. The Malaysian, returning after he received a backdated ban two weeks ago, overcame a slow start to win comfortably in 45 minutes on day one of the mixed-teams tournament. – See more at: http://www.straitstimes.com/news/sport/more-sport-stories/story/badminton-lee-chong-wei-roars-back-doping-ban-big-win-sudirman-c#sthash.u8KrPcOk.dpuf

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By Reuters

15-year-old to join Chong Wei at SEA Games

Malaysia have named 15-year-old shuttler Goh Jin Wei and former world number one Lee Chong Wei in their badminton squad for next month’s South-East Asian (SEA) Games. However, twice Olympic silver medallist Lee will only feature in the men’s team event at the biennial Games for the 11-nation block which will be held in Singapore from June 5-16. Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) bosses said they wanted Lee, who will return to competition on Sunday following an eight-month doping ban, to play singles elsewhere. “We’re planning to send him to the US Open (June 16-21),” BAM technical director Morten Frost was quoted as saying by The Star today. “There is a clash of dates and we’ve to take into account the travelling time and jet lag.” The US Open will provide Lee with the opportunity to earn vital ranking points and help him move up from his current position of 45th in the world. http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/297430?hootPostID=55d3060dd802e2dab4ffb1e9ba9fbaf5 — Malay Mail Online Chong Wei ready for action in Sudirman Cup after eight-month hiatus Chong Wei whose world ranking has dropped from first to 45th in the Badminton World Federation (BWF) ranking since his suspension for a doping offence, will spearhead Malaysia’s challenge in China from May 10-17. …

Chong Wei who has been given the role of captain for the Sudirman Cup team hopes to lead the team into the quarterfinals but reminded his players to be aware of the dangers posed by India and South Korea. In the competition, Chong Wei and back up squad player Cheam June Wei have been lined up for the men’s singles matches, Tee Jing Yi and Lim Yin Fun (women’s singles), Tan Wee Kiong/Goh V Shem (Mak Hee Chun) for the men’s doubles and Vivian Hoo, Woon Khe Wei (Amelia Anscelly) women’s doubles. Mixed doubles pairs Chan Peng Soon/Goh Liu Ying and Wong Fai Yin/Chow Mei Kuan complete the team. – See more at: http://www.themalaymailonline.com/sports/article/chong-wei-ready-for-action-in-sudirman-cup-after-eight-month-hiatus#sthash.nW16mVUG.dpuf

— WITCH HUNT! Who gave him the tainted Cordyceps? 1. It wasn’t kei-ma, Rosmah Mansor, says Lee Chong Wei. 2. It wasn’t me, says Ena Ling, wife of Dr Ling Liong Sik, former MCA President.

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Chong Wei: It’s not Rosmah or Ena Ling: PETALING JAYA: The eight-month drug ban of Datuk Lee Chong Wei will be…

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Thursday April 30, 2015 MYT 6:24:52 PM

Chong Wei: Stop speculation over identity of Cordyceps provider

A new question has now cropped up as to ‘who gave the national sportsman the dexamethasone-tainted Cordyceps capsules’. The person was speculated to be ‘the wife of an influential figure’ that had led to many people incorrectly pointing fingers at Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor. Lee, however, denied this when asked by the media, but declined to elaborate. … With his denial, the spotlight has now fallen on Toh Puan Ena Ling – the wife of former MCA president and ex-minister Tun Ling Liong Sik. But she, too, denied her involvement. Saying that she had known Lee for many years, she said she should not be implicated in the matter just because she played badminton and has a close relationship with the badminton player.

http://www.thestar.com.my/News/Nation/2015/04/30/Chong-Wei-Cordyceps/?utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=twitterfeed

— Lee Chong Wei gets banned for 8 months backdated to 30 August 2014. He is eligible for competitions from 1 May 2015. — Don’t ask, don’t tell… — Malaysian Insider

It wasn’t me, says wife of former MCA chief over capsules for badminton star

Published: 30 April 2015 2:55 PM

zlToh Puan Ong Ee Nah, seen here with her husband Tun Dr Ling Liong Sik during his cheating trial in October 2013, denies that she is the person behind the tainted cordyceps which led to Datuk Lee Chong Wei’s suspension. – The Malaysian Insider file pic, April 30, 2015.

The wife of former MCA president Tun Dr Ling Liong Sik has come out to quash talk that she was the person who had given tainted cordyceps capsules to world badminton ace Datuk Lee Chong Wei, which resulted in the latter’s eight-month suspension by the Badminton World Federation (BWF). Toh Puan Ong Ee Nah told The China Press that while she and Lee were close friends, she was not the person that was alluded to in Lee’s recent doping case. The identity of the person has been the subject of rife speculation on social media after The Malaysian Insider revealed yesterday that capsules tainted with banned anti-inflammatory drug dexamethasone were given to him by the wife of a “very influential man in Malaysia”. – See more at: http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/malaysia/article/it-wasnt-me-says-wife-of-former-mca-chief-over-capsules-for-badminton-star#sthash.gw3pEymn.dpuf

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中國報訊：世界羽聯今日公佈最新世界排名，明日恢復自由身的馬來西亞男單前世界一哥李宗偉，排名滑落到第45位，淪為馬來西亞第3號單打。 這次排名將決定世界錦標賽的邀請名單，李宗偉落在張維峰（31）及祖法利（41）之後，意味著他已掉出世界賽參賽行列；若要讓他參賽，大馬羽總需犧牲張維峰或祖法利，或世界羽聯發給外卡。 詳細報導翻閱今晚／明日《中國報》／www.chinapress.com.my

zt— Malay Mail Online

Khairy: Chong Wei doesn’t want name of person who gave drug revealed

By Syed Jaymal Zahiid

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 — National  badminton ace Datuk Lee Chong Wei has requested that the name of the person who gave him the drug that led to his eight-month suspension not be revealed, Youth and Sports Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said today. The Rembau MP said this when asked by reporters if the government was planning to reveal the name of the person who gave Lee cordyceps, a herbal supplement. “Chong Wei has asked for the name not to be revealed and it doesn’t really affect anything. “There was no intent to supply him with dextamethasone,” he told a press conference here, referring to the banned substance which was found in Lee’s bloodstream. Dextamethasone is a drug that prevents inflammation.

Cordyceps is used to treat coughs, chronic bronchitis, respiratory disorders, kidney disorders, nighttime urination, male sexual problems, anemia, irregular heartbeat, high cholesterol, liver disorders, dizziness, weakness, ringing in the ears, unwanted weight loss, and opium addiction. Khairy suggested that cordyceps is harmless and that Lee’s ban by the Badminton World Federation was only caused by “tainted” capsules that he took prior to the doping test. “The person has been giving him cordyceps for many many years. It just so happens that this particular batch of cordyceps are tainted with dextamethasone,” he said. – See more at: http://www.themalaymailonline.com/malaysia/article/khairy-chong-wei-doesnt-want-name-of-person-who-gave-drug-revealed?utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=twitterfeed#sthash.vHcFPJPW.dpuf

— WHO GAVE HIM THE TAINTED CORDYCEPS? She remains unnamed. However, somebody knows as Lee Chong Wei revealed the identity of the woman to the panel “in-camera”. She is the wife of a former minister. A source familiar with the matter told Malaysiakini that it was the wife of a former top BN politician. — Will the nutritionist be victimized?

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“Since she (Chai) knew the athlete had been using cordyceps for many years without any problems, she did not find it necessary to have the product tested,” the three-man panel said. – See more at: http://www.themalaymailonline.com/malaysia/article/chong-wei-doping-case-nutritionist-insists-made-right-call#sthash.uLF8tZSb.dpuf — Malay Mail Online

Chong Wei doping case: Nutritionist insists made right call

By Haresh Deol

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 — A nutritionist linked to Datuk Lee Chong Wei’s doping saga insists she made the right call when the national shuttler consulted her over cordyceps capsules he was taking. Sources in the National Sports Institute (NSI), however, said Chai Wen Jin’s decision of not informing her superiors about Lee’s supplements could land her in trouble. An insider who requested anonymity said Chai could be transferred to another department following the fiasco. “The possibility is there but she must be accorded the right to state her case. “She believed she made the right call. Let’s review the whole process. It is not right to simply accuse or blame someone. “Judging by what has been revealed so far and the verdict from the Badminton World Federation doping hearing panel, it is obvious Lee was ill-advised.” The cordyceps Lee took were reportedly not from NSI and not manufactured by a pharmaceutical company. It was given by an individual — increasing the risk of contamination. “Since she (Chai) knew the athlete had been using cordyceps for many years without any problems, she did not find it necessary to have the product tested,” the three-man panel said. The panel said the capsules were given to Lee by the “wife of a highly influential Malaysian”. – See more at: http://www.themalaymailonline.com/malaysia/article/chong-wei-doping-case-nutritionist-insists-made-right-call#sthash.uLF8tZSb.dpuf

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中國報訊：羽球一哥拿督李宗偉禁賽風波，牽引出提供他冬蟲草粉膠囊的“有影響力人物的妻子”，有媒體問一哥這人是不是首相夫人拿汀斯里羅絲瑪，一哥一口否認！ 詳細報導翻閱明日《中國報》
不是羅絲瑪 也不是王維娜 誰給一哥冬蟲草粉 | 中國報
　（吉隆坡29日訊）羽球一哥拿督李宗偉禁賽風波，牽引出提供他冬蟲草粉膠囊的“有影響力人物的妻子”，有媒體問一哥這人是不是首相夫人拿汀斯里羅絲瑪，一哥一口否認！ 　李宗偉今天在被媒體追問下說，他所服食…
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Rosmah not to blame for Chong Wei’s woes on ban .

Speculation has been rife that the person responsible for the former world number one’s predicament is Rosmah Mansor, the wife of Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak. Rosmah has often shown great support for Lee during tournaments.
However, Lee confirmed that it was not Rosmah who provided him with the tablets. “Yes. I can confirm it is not her. However, I am not in liberty to reveal the name of the person (who gave him the tablets),” he told Malaysiakini. “Now that there is an outcome from BWF (Badminton World Federation), I would like to put this episode  behind me and to focus on regaining my status and bring glory to my country,” he said. …
According to the 12-page BWF report, the wife would purchase cordyseps and have them ground and capsulated at a shop in Kuala Lumpur. Lee would consume two every morning. The report said Lee named the wife in camera to avoid having her face any dire consequences. The shop owner who treated the cordyseps acknowledged that there could be a risk of contamination, but did not give the BWF a statement over fears that it would affect his business. Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) officials were aware that Lee was taking the capsules after the wife begun sending them, but did not subject the capsules for testing. “It is worrying if he has received unsatisfactory anti-doping education from BAM or other sources and/or the focus on anti-doping security has been unsatisfactory,” the BWF report said. The BWF had found Lee guilty of having the non-performance enhancer dexamethasone in his system. The drug is normally used as an anti-inflammatory drug during the off-season.

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婦女是從自己的管道獲取純正的冬虫夏草，即向一間位於吉隆坡的商店購買原裝整枝的冬虫夏草，並由同一間商店將原裝的冬虫夏草磨碎後，裝入膠囊內… http://bit.ly/1En31hE
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Wife of ‘influential man’ gave Chong Wei banned drug, says report

BY V. ANBALAGAN, ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR

Published: 29 April 2015 7:00 AM

The banned drug which resulted in Malaysian badminton star Datuk Lee Chong Wei getting an eight-month ban was given to him by the wife of a “very influential  man in Malaysia”, the Badminton World Federation’s (BWF) three-man anti-doping panel has revealed. A BWF report said around 2007 or 2008, the unnamed woman began giving Lee some of her own supply of pure Cordyceps capsules, which contained the banned anti-inflammatory drug dexamethasone, which she bought in raw whole form and had it powdered and  capsulated at a store in Kuala Lumpur. The report said she began to send Lee her Cordyceps capsules on a regular basis as a gift.

“The athlete (Lee) does not wish to identify the lady by name because he fears the consequences for her, if she is associated with his doping case,” the 13-page report signed by panel chairman Rune B. Hansen said. The report, however, said Lee revealed the woman’s name in an “in-camera” session of the hearing, in the presence of the three panel members and a Malaysian lawyer. “In the opinion of the panel, this strengthened his trustworthiness,” the report added. The report said a lawyer, Song Wei Kar, in March last year visited the shop in Kuala Lumpur where the woman had her supply of pure Cordyceps ground and capsulated. The proprietor confirmed to Song that he had ground and capsulated the pure Cordyceps. However, he did not want to give a statement for fear that it would adversely affect his business. The report said the proprietor acknowledged that his treatment of the Cordyceps involved a potential contamination risk. Lee told the anti-doping panel that he had consumed two Cordyceps capsules every morning in August 2014, including the morning of the semi-finals of the BWF World Championships. “How the contamination occurred is not known for sure, but most likely it occurred during the process of grinding the raw Cordyceps into powder and putting this powdered Cordyceps into the gelatin capsules in the shop in Kuala Lumpur,” the report said. – See more at: http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/malaysia/article/wife-of-influential-man-gave-chong-wei-banned-drug-says-report?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter#sthash.9EDILgDF.dpuf

— Malay Mail Online

Lee Chong Wei doping case takes new turn

By Haresh Deol

He later obtained the capsules on regular basis as gift from the “wife of a very influential man in Malaysia”, the panel said. Malay Mail understands the woman is the wife of a former minister. “Around 2007 or 2008, this lady gave the athlete some of her own supply of pure cordyceps. She buys them in raw whole form and arranges for it to be powdered and capsulated at the same store in Kuala Lumpur,” the judgment read. Lee revealed the identity of the woman to the panel “in-camera”. The panel, in arriving at its decision to impose an eight-month sanction on Lee for violation of an anti-doping violation, argued: “The athlete accepted cordyceps for about seven years from a private person without any knowledge or control regarding how the capsules had been treated and capsulated. They were given to him in containers without label or description. “The single comforting statement of his nutritionist many years ago is not a sufficient excuse for consuming the capsules for years”. Dr Ramlan said Chai had not informed him about her discussion with Lee regarding the health supplement. “Perhaps she didn’t pursue the matter as it (supplement) came from a VIP,” he said. “No one can absolve themselves from what happened. We forbid athletes from taking anything unless prescribed by NSI. We work under full trust and need to know everything. “We want to talk to Lee. We do not wish to prolong the matter and will continue to assist him as he gets back into the sport.” When asked if cordyceps is approved by the Health Ministry, Dr Ramlan said: “I doubt it. I need to look at the product and its packaging.” Dr Ramlan said NSI will initiate a probe to identify the parties who worked closely with Lee. – See more at: http://www.themalaymailonline.com/malaysia/article/lee-chong-wei-doping-takes-new-turn?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter#sthash.BiOD0G0i.dpuf

— Malay Mail Online

Chong Wei to lead Malaysia’s challenge at Sudirman Cup

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 — Former world number one Datuk Lee Chong Wei will lead Malaysia’s challenge at the Sudirman Cup in Dongguan, China, from May 10-17. Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) technical director Morten Frost Hansen said he was pleased to have Chong Wei back in contention. “We have selected Chong Wei as captain, with Tan Wee Kiong and Vivian Hoo the vice captains,” he told reporters here today. The BAM has named a 14-member team for the Sudirman Cup. Chong Wei and Cheam June Wei (backup) are down for men’s singles, with Tee Jing Yi and Lim Yin Fun (backup) slated for the women’s event. The men’s doubles line-up comprises Tan Wee Kiong, Goh V Shem and Mak Hee Chun (backup), with Vivian Hoo, Woon Khe Wei and Amelia Anscelly (backup) being the women’s entry. The mixed doubles has Chan Peng Soon/Goh Liu Ying and Wong Fai Yin/Chow Mei Kuan in the fray. Frost said that BAM had chosen a more compact team for the Sudirman Cup. – See more at: http://www.themalaymailonline.com/sports/article/chong-wei-to-lead-malaysias-challenge-at-sudirman-cup#sthash.43OEqPMu.dpuf

— https://youtu.be/RK0ZMEX5hK0 — 5:59PM Apr 27, 2015

By Chai Jian Mei

KJ: Chong Wei took ‘tainted’ herbal remedy

zc National shuttler Lee Chong Wei failed a drug test last year because he consumed a herbal supplement that was contaminated, said Youth and Sports Minister Khairy Jamaluddin. Khairy said the Badminton World Federation (BWF) hearing panel had concluded that there were traces of dexamethasone, an anti-inflammatory steroid, on the gelatin capsule shell containing cordyceps, used by Lee. “Lee has been taking cordyceps since he was 13, because his family believed that it was beneficial for this health,” said Khairy at a press conference today. He said Lee had complied with instructions by his nutritionist at the National Sports Institute, who had deemed the cordycep capsules to be safe. “It was not necessary to test the product as long as it was ‘pure Cordyceps’. “(Therefore), Lee was not, as of 30th August 2014, aware of any case in the world in which an Adverse Analytical Finding was caused by the contamination of gelatin capsules. “This is not regarding the supplement itself,” he said. http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/296571 —

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Lee Chong Wei allowed to compete again in May – Khairy Jamaluddin –

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“Now that everything is cleared, I will be back, physically and mentally”

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God answered my prayers. I will be back in court in 4 days. TQ all, especially , for believing in me.

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Live sidang media keputusan kes Dopping Datuk Lee Chong Wei akn ditayangkan di saluran Astro Arena 3ptg ini.

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Monday April 27, 2015 MYT 12:50:01 PM

Sources: Eight-month ban for Chong Wei

by rajes paul

KUALA LUMPUR: It is learnt that shuttler Lee Chong Wei has been served with an eight-month ban over a doping violation. The good news is that the sentence will be backdated from Aug 30 and he will be eligible to play in competitions from May 1. Chong Wei will therefore be able to compete in three upcoming majors – the Sudirman Cup in Dongguan from May 10-17, the SEA Games in Singapore in June and the World Championships in Jakarta in August. http://www.thestar.com.my/News/Nation/2015/04/27/Chong-wei-8-month-ban/ —

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submit request to speed up ‘s verdict –

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The Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) have filed a request to the Badminton World Federation (BWF), in order to speed up the process of unveiling Lee Chong Wei’s doping scandal verdict. The independent panel could not derive a verdict during the hearing that was held earlier this month, before announcing that the verdict would be released after three weeks. But with the Sudirman Cup and SEA Games edging closer, BAM are keen to finalize their plans for both tournament, and knowing LCW’s fate would allow them to plan his schedule as well. “If possible, we want Chong Wei to be involved in the Sudirman Cup tournament and the SEA Games. We will take the initiative so that we don’t have to wait up to three weeks.”

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Lee Chong Wei, provisionally suspended for doping, nominated for Malaysian Sportsman of the Year award

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Suspended shuttler Lee nominated for Malaysian award

Wed Apr 22, 2015 (Reuters) – Former badminton world number one Lee Chong Wei has been nominated for Malaysia’s 2014 sportsman of the year award despite being provisionally suspended for a doping offence. The twice Olympic silver medallist is awaiting a verdict from the Badminton World Federation (BWF) after testing positive for the anti-inflammatory drug dexamethasone during the world championships in August. The 32-year-old, who has slumped to 30th in the rankings because of his inactivity, was on a shortlist of 12 revealed on Tuesday by Malaysia’s youth and sports minister. http://in.reuters.com/article/2015/04/22/badminton-malaysia-lee-idINKBN0ND0CZ20150422 —

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Malaysian shuttler Lee Chong Wei could play at if he’s cleared

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Malaysian shuttler Lee could play at SEA Games

Former world No. 1 promises to deliver point for Malaysia if he’s cleared to compete

Apr 19, 2015 6:00am
By: LIM SAY HENG
He wowed the crowds at the Singapore Indoor Stadium last year at the OUE Singapore Open, before losing to Indonesia’s Simon Santoso in the men’s singles final. Come June, Malaysia’s former world No. 1 men’s shuttler Lee Chong Wei may well return to the same arena to compete in the men’s team event at the South-east Asia (SEA) Games. At the sidelines of a mobile phone launch in Malaysia on Friday, the 32-year-old told Malaysian media: “I’ll only play in the team event as the BAM (Badminton Association of Malaysia) plans to send me for a tournament which will clash with the SEA Games’ (singles) competition. “If I’m eligible to compete, the team will be counting on me to deliver the first point. I hope to play the crucial role of boosting the team’s morale.”

– See more at: http://www.tnp.sg/sports/all-other-sports/malaysian-shuttler-lee-could-play-sea-games#sthash.tWYDRvDr.dpuf

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Badminton star Lee Chong Wei back to training after suspension for failing doping test

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Former world no.1 shuttler resumes training, a day after his return from Amsterdam

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” I have no doubt that will make a come back” says national coach Morten Frost

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Msia national coach Morten Frost says to train with indonesian Hendrawan from now.

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Undeterred, says he needs to work harder after his world ranking fell below 40

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Got an update from in Amsterdam. BWF disciplinary hearing finished. Verdict in or within 3 wks. Now for the wait..

— BWF HEARING, SATURDAY, 11 APRIL  5.00PM – SUNDAY  12 APRIL 1.00 AM (MALAYSIAN TIME) IN A FEW DAYS, WE WILL KNOW THE FATE OF LEE CHONG WEI. Star

Saturday April 11, 2015 MYT 8:05:13 PM

Report: Chong Wei verdict could take several days

AMSTERDAM: Datuk Lee Chong Wei’s long-awaited doping hearing opened before a three-member Badminton World Federation (BWF) panel on Saturday in Amsterdam, where the former world No. 1 has vowed to clear his name. “The hearing is starting” at a hotel near Schiphol International Airport, the official, who declined to be named, told AFP. Chong Wei’s London-based lawyer Mike Morgan refused to comment before the hearing started behind closed doors, with the press being barred access to the hotel. The BWF also declined to comment, with the federation’s Gayle Alleyne telling AFP: “At the appropriate time, BWF will communicate as required.” However, the official said no verdict was expected on Saturday, as the panel needed several days to reach a finding and write their report. “It’s a highly technical issue,” the official added.

http://www.thestar.com.my/News/Nation/2015/04/11/Chong-Wei-hearind-verdict/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter … Malay Mail Online

Media barred from covering Chong Wei ‘doping’ hearing in Amsterdam, report says

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Datuk Lee Chong Wei waves at photographers at the KL International Airport as he prepares to depart for a hearing into his failed dope test in Amsterdam, April 7, 2015. — Bernama pic

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 — The Badminton World Federation (BWF) has banned the media from covering the hearing of Datuk Lee Chong Wei’s doping case currently taking place at the Sheraton Airport Hotel in Amsterdam. According to a Berita Harian reporter at the location, BWF’s operations director Stuart Borrie instructed all media personnel who were crowding outside the Saturn Room at the hotel to leave the area as they would not be allowed to snap pictures or take videos of the hearing session. “You (the media) cannot wait here, I have informed the hotel security and the entrance to this room will be locked.

If you are not staying at this hotel, you are not permitted to be here,” Borrie was quoted saying in the Malay daily’s report. The daily added that about five minutes after Borrie spoke to the media, a member of the hotel management conveyed the same message. The report described the situation as “disappointing”, claiming the Malaysian media had been counting on covering the hearing and offering their support to Malaysia’s national badminton player. – See more at: http://www.themalaymailonline.com/malaysia/article/media-barred-from-covering-chong-wei-doping-trial-in-amsterdam-report-says#sthash.WcYIDLTC.dpuf

— In a hearing in Amsterdam with the Badminton World Federation (BWF) which is scheduled at 10am-6pm local time (5pm Saturday until 1am Sunday Malaysian time), Chong Wei will know whether or not he will serve the possibility of being handed a two-year ban for the doping violation. http://www.malaysiandigest.com/news/549429-lee-chong-wei-set-to-end-his-nightmare.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter …

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Lee Chong We looks calm as he enters the room at Sheraton Schiphol for his violation case

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now 16th in BWF ranking

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KUALA LUMPUR: Former world number one Datuk Lee Chong Wei, who is awaiting a doping hearing, has dropped to 16th spot in the new world ranking released by the Badminton World Federation (BWF) today. The 31-year old Chong Wei had topped the list in Dec last year with 84,631 points after securing 10,200 points from his second place in the 2014 BWF World Championship in Copenhagen, Denmark from Aug 25 to 31. Chong Wei, who is currently serving a suspension for a doping violation, could face a ban of up to two years if found guilty, which would eventually end his carrier as he has already announced his retirement after the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics in Brazil. Chong Wei’s absence from the All England, Indian Open and the significant Malaysian Open had without a doubt resulted in the drop.

http://www.nst.com.my/node/79113 — Malay Mail Online BAM legal team ready for Chong Wei’s doping case hearing on April 11

NEW DELHI, March 24 — The defence team of Lee Chong Wei will be relying on the argument that the Malaysian national shuttler did not knowingly take the banned substance dexamethasone, at the hearing of the doping case on April 11 in Amsterdam. Malaysian counsel B. Jadadish Chandra said lead counsel Mike Morgan, a specialist on sports law based in London hired by the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM), and his legal team were also ready to put forward the argument that dexamethasone was not a performance-enhancing drug. He said the drug was used to relieve muscle pain and that during his 12-year professional career, Chong Wei had his blood screened 124 times. “We are also going to put forward the argument that Chong Wei is at the tail-end of his professional career and no way would he want to mar his reputation by taking the banned substance,” Jadadish Chandra told Bernama in an interview here. …

London-based lawyer Morgan had represented Manchester City footballer Yaya Toure and few other sport personalities from the United states in doping hearings. Jadadish Chandra revealed that the legal team would use the views of experts and the other medical reports of Chong Wei to support their arguments in Amsterdam. – See more at: http://www.themalaymailonline.com/sports/article/bam-legal-team-ready-for-chong-weis-doping-case-hearing-on-april-11#sthash.2DLiPtGj.dpuf

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Monday January 26, 2015 MYT 6:26:39 PM

Chong Wei: I will retire if two-year ban stays

PETALING JAYA: National shuttler Datuk Lee Chong Wei (pix) will retire from badminton if he is given a two-year suspension for doping. “If in the end I am suspended for two years, then I will not pursue my badminton career afterwards,” he said in an interview with BBC. The 32-year-old said he would return to competitive badminton if his appeal is successful. http://www.thestar.com.my/News/Nation/2015/01/26/lee-chong-wei-to-retire-if-doping-positive/ — Malaysian Insider

Lee Chong Wei to sue Razif, Malay daily over doping claim

2 December 2014 Lee had sent a letter of demand to Razif and a Malay daily through law firm Song and Partners last week. “The allegations are not true. Just because I have a doping case now, you can’t simply say anything. Does he have any proof to justify his claims?” Lee was quoted as saying in the report. … Razif, who is also a former national player, was quoted by Malay daily Kosmo! as saying that Lee, 32, had been using dexamethasone for a long time. He had also alleged that officials within the Badminton Association of Malaysia were aware of the matter. http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/malaysia/article/lee-chong-wei-to-sue-razif-malay-daily-over-doping-claim … za

China Press (中國報)
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　（吉隆坡2日訊）馬來西亞羽球一哥李宗偉證實，他將向羽球名宿拉昔夫西迪和某馬來報章，提出告訴！ http://www.chinapress.com.my/node/581689

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Tuesday December 2, 2014 MYT 3:09:04 PM

Chong Wei sends legal notice to Razif Sidek, newspaper over doping allegation

by rashvinjeet s. bedi

PETALING JAYA: National shuttler Datuk Lee Chong Wei has confirmed that he will be suing Razif Sidek and a Malay daily over allegations that he was involved in doping. “The allegations are not true. Just because I have a doping case now, you can’t simply say anything. Does he have any proof to justify his claims?” he told The Star Online Tuesday. Lee, 32, served a letter of demand through his legal team Song and Partners to Razif and the daily last week. Razif had claimed in the report that Lee had been using banned substances for a long time and that Badminton Association Malaysia (BAM) officials were aware of it. http://www.thestar.com.my/News/Nation/2014/12/02/Chong-Wei-Suing-Razif-Sidek/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter —

Badminton: World No. 1 Lee hopes for ‘good results’ from BWF’s doping panel

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Badminton: World No. 1 Lee hopes for ‘good results’ from BWF’s doping panel

Malaysia’s Lee Chong Wei speaks to media during a news conference in Bangkok on Nov 21, 2014. — PHOTO: REUTERS

BANGKOK (REUTERS) – Badminton world No. 1 Lee Chong Wei is confident his name will be cleared following his provisional suspension by the sport’s governing body (BWF) for a doping violation. Speaking to reporters in Bangkok, Lee said he was not at fault and would wait for a BWF panel decision next month. “I am very confident that this case is not my fault,” Lee told reporters at a news conference for an upcoming exhibition match in Thailand. “I must stay strong. Everybody has been messaging me to stay strong. I’m waiting to hear good results next month.”

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Lee Chong Wei visits the Granular Club in Thailand.

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— Lee Chong Wei, “My case should be an eye opener for others.”

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EXCLUSIVE: Learn from this, says Chong Wei

KUALA LUMPUR: Lee Chong Wei has learnt a painful lesson from his doping scandal. And the 32-year-old shuttler, who is currently restricted to training at the Juara Stadium in Bukit Kiara, hoped his experience would serve as an example for others so that no one would undergo the same ordeal. His advice is simple – always be careful and know what is being administered in your body. … Chong Wei said that if he had a chance to turn back the clock, he would have gone for a medical screening before the World Championships. “I trusted the doctor completely … after all, I was just getting treatment for my injury. “I am not an expert in all these medical stuff. I just know the number of feathers in a shuttle and what tension is needed on a racquet,” said Chong Wei after sparring with the national shuttlers on Monday. “Now, as I look back, I would have surely done a medical test before going to Copenhagen. “It’s too late now and all I can do is wait for the hearing. — He pointed out that Chong Wei had, throughout his career, passed countless doping tests in the international arena, including at the Olympics in Athens in 2004 and Beijing in 2008 when Misbun was a singles coach. YAHOO! NEWS MALAYSIA

Misbun rallies behind Chong Wei, reminds all of shuttler’s great contribution

The Malaysian Insider

Former national badminton coach and player Datuk Misbun Sidek has made an impassioned appeal for the public to throw their support behind world number one Datuk Lee Chong Wei who has been provisionally suspended for alleged anti-doping violations.

“We should remember that he has contributed greatly to badminton and we can never repay him (enough),” Misbun said today.

“Players like him need our support,” added Misbun, who coached Chong Wei for several years, including during Lee’s gold medal triumph at the All England Open Championships in 2010. …

“In each competition, he would have been tested twice or thrice. He took his doping tests seriously and he was cleared before.

“Now maybe because of his injury this has happened,” Misbun told reporters after leading a badminton talent camp for youngsters at the Penang Youth and Sports Complex in Batu Uban. …

Misbun today said it was important to keep Chong Wei’s morale strong so that if he became a coach, he could pass on his knowledge to the next generation. …

He said Chong Wei, who is already 32, had been put under pressure because of the issue while approaching the end of an accomplished playing career. – November 16, 2014. https://my.news.yahoo.com/misbun-rallies-behind-chong-wei-reminds-shuttler-great-062148904.html — IT WON’T BE THE BADMINTON COURT BUT THE CIVIL COURT!

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Masuk bakul angkat sendiri time once again. No online version hehe (part 2)

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Wednesday November 12, 2014 MYT 6:40:01 PM

Khairy smashes Razif Sidek for Chong Wei allegations

by loh foon fong

KUALA LUMPUR: Youth and Sports Minister Khairy Jamaluddin had lambasted former national shuttler Razif Sidek for alleging that Datuk Lee Chong Wei had been using the banned dexamethasone substance for a long time. Khairy said that the allegation was unsubstantiated and urged people not to speculate until the hearing before the Badminton World Federation (BWF), which was expected to be held early next month. “This is a serious allegation which I find disturbing,” he said at a press conference after giving a talk at the Retirement Fund Incorporated (KWAP) Leadership Series Wednesday. Khairy said if Razif wanted to make such a serious allegation, he must show evidence. He said that Lee had asked his lawyer to draft a letter to demand that Razif retract the allegation and to not repeat it. http://www.thestar.com.my/News/Nation/2014/11/12/Khairy-Sidek-Chong-wei-smash/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter — Rakyat Post

Nov 11, 2014 03:09pm

Razif claims Chong Wei using banned substance for a long time

Former national shuttler Razif Sidek claimed that world No. 1 Datuk Lee Chong Wei has been using for a long time the banned substance like the one he was reported to have tested positive for in the recent doping scandal. Razif made this claim via Malay daily Kosmo! where he alleged that many badminton officers within the Badminton Association Malaysia (BAM) were aware of what Chong Wei was doing. He also alleged that Chong Wei had hired a foreign doctor for that purpose. However, Razif claimed that no one dared to say anything due to Chong Wei’s credibility as a world badminton champion. “Before this, it was hard to say anything because there was no concrete proof. But now he is caught. I don’t want to make accusations, but this has been going on for a while,” Razif claimed. “Senior players and officers knew about this. In fact, the junior players had gotten wind of it, but they realise that this athlete is a national hero. “I was made to understand that he has been using this drug and had even hired a doctor to come here (Malaysia) just so he can use the banned substance. “Haven’t I said it before (about Chong Wei being mixed up in the use of banned substance)? I am not one to make blind accusations. But this information has been made known by several individuals in the association,” Razif claimed, as quoted by Kosmo! http://www.therakyatpost.com/news/2014/11/11/razif-claims-chong-wei-using-banned-substance-long-time/#.VGHgHPtfc7I.twitter — As expected, BWF suspends world No. 1 Lee Chong Wei over doping violation. Meanwhile, he returns to training with his friends.

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I’m truly grateful for your messages of support. Will continue to train & wait for news

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I am truly grateful to all the messages of support and also to thank the media for respecting my wish for privacy. As I said before I have done nothing wrong and I maintain my innocence. Thus its best that I do what I do best – get back on to the court and train and hope things work out for the best. Thank you Satwant for sharing Part 2 of My Story : http://www.ssdhaliwal.blogspot.com/2014/11/my-story-part-2-by-lee-chong-wei.html?m=1 —

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: BWF suspends world No. 1 Lee Chong Wei over doping violation

(REUTERS) – World No. 1 player Malaysian Lee Chong Wei has been provisionally suspended for an “apparent” anti-doping violation, the Badminton World Federation (BWF) said on Tuesday. “The world-governing body has imposed this suspension due to an Adverse Analytical Finding of a sample taken at the BWF World Championships in August,” the BWF said in a statement. “The BWF has referred the matter to the BWF Doping Hearing Panel and, in due course, the Chair of the Panel will set the time, date and location of a hearing. “The Panel will determine whether or not the athlete has committed an anti-doping regulation violation,” it added. http://www.straitstimes.com/news/sport/more-sport-stories/story/badminton-bwf-suspends-lee-over-doping-violation-20141111 ..

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Lee Chong Wei returns to training with friends

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Dexamethasone administered to Chong Wei by specialist clinic, says Khairy

by martin carvalho

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PUTRAJAYA: The banned substance dexamethasone was not administered to Datuk Lee Chong Wei by doctors at the National Sports Institute (ISN) but a specialist sports clinic in Kuala Lumpur as part of stem cell treatment for an injury, said Youth and Sports Minister Khairy Jamaluddin. “Dexamethasone is allowed for out-of-competition athletes seeking treatment for injuries. “Traces remain in the body for 10 days but in this case, we are not sure why it lasted longer than that,” he told reporters after attending the launching of the GeNexter Carnival 2014 in Putrajaya, Sunday. Chong Wei had reportedly suffered a thigh injury and sought stem cell treatment in July. Khairy said it was the National Sports Institute that referred Chong Wei to the clinic. …

Dexamethasone is not a performance-enhancing drug but a type of steroid medication with anti-inflammatory effects usually used to aid an athlete’s rehabilitation. http://www.thestar.com.my/News/Nation/2014/11/09/Banned-substance-specialist-clinic/ —

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Thank u for having faith in me. I never cheated nor will I ever rely on banned substances.

I just want to thank every one of you who had faith in me through this difficult times. There are so many unanswered questions and I hope to clear my name soon. I never cheated nor will I ever rely on banned substances. Read my full interview here, shared to my long time friend, Malaysian Sports Blogger Satwant Singh Dhaliwal: www.ssdhaliwal.blogspot.com/2014/11/my-story-by-lee-chong-wei.html?m=1 — with Bella Laja, Noridayu Saat, Zira Syira Azirah and Saidee Nor Azam. —

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Chong Wei: I am no cheat “I do not use drugs to enhance my performance,” said the shuttler.

Sunday November 9, 2014 MYT 9:02:16 AM

Chong Wei finds it easier to beat opponents on the court

by rajes paul

KUALA LUMPUR: World No.1 Datuk Lee Chong Wei has finally broken his silence, saying that he is not a cheat and the past month has been beyond unbearable for him. … The 32-year-old was tested positive for dexamethasone during a doping test at the World Cham­pionships in Copenhagen on Aug 30. The B sample of his urine also turned out to be positive. Stressing that he was not a cheat, he said: “I do not use drugs to enhance my performance. “Maintaining a good name in the international stage is more important to me. “I have worked hard all my life and I do not take shortcuts. “I have been a World No.1 player for so long and have gone through over 100 doping tests. I know the danger of drugs. “I do not even drink when I go out with friends – to be very sure of what I consume. I am careful. “I strongly believe that this is not my fault. “One cannot even buy this banned substance from the counter at any pharmacy. “It has to be prescribed by a doctor. “That is why when I was asked whether I wanted to open up sample B, I did not hesitate at all.” http://www.thestar.com.my/News/Nation/2014/11/09/It-has-been-really-tough-Chong-Wei-finds-it-easier-to-beat-opponents-on-the-court/ — http://youtu.be/jSxjapU7VKk — “My knees wobbled and I could neither stand nor sit down as I read the letter notifying me that I had failed a doping test,” he told Dhaliwal. YAHOO! NEWS MALAYSIA

I have never cheated, says national shuttler Chong Wei

The Malaysian Insider 

In his first comments since failing a doping test at the World Championships in Copenhagen, national shuttler Datuk Lee Chong Wei said he had never cheated in his entire badminton career.

Lee spoke about his anxiety and fear to former Malay Mail sports writer, Satwant Singh Dhaliwal, in the run up to the B-sample being tested and after it was tested. “I saw my entire life flash by me, the whole last 15 years just going up in smoke. I was devastated and just did not know what to do. “I have never cheated not even made any attempt to cheat thus this was like a bolt of lightening, destroying everything I had worked so hard for. “I am a firm believer of hard work and effort to achieve success so such an allegation left me speechless and dumbfounded,” said the badminton world number one, as pubslihed on Satwant’s blog at ssdhaliwal.blogspot.com. https://my.news.yahoo.com/never-cheated-says-national-shuttler-chong-wei-094118652.html — WHITHER MALAYSIAN BADMINTON? With its only world-class player facing a certain future, suspension for 2 years, what will happen to Malaysian badminton? For too long, the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) had relied on Lee Chong Wei, to carry the Malaysian flag, to bring glory to the country. That is no longer possible. What’s the next few steps? What are BAM’s plans to fill the vacuum? The whole country awaits. —

Badminton: Malaysian player suspended after failing drug test, BAM does not confirm if it is Lee Chong Wei

Published on Nov 8, 2014 6:02 PM
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Badminton: Malaysian player suspended after failing drug test, BAM does not confirm if it is Lee Chong Wei

Badminton Association of Malaysia deputy president Norza Zakaria (right) speaks to the media during a news conference in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Nov 8, 2014. — PHOTO: REUTERS KUALA LUMPUR (AFP) – A Malaysian men’s badminton player has failed a drug test and has been temporarily suspended, an official said on Saturday, following widespread reports naming world No. 1 Lee Chong Wei. Norza Zakaria, deputy president of the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM), told a press conference that the player’s B-sample tested positive for banned anti-inflammatory dexamethasone. Lee reportedly flew to Norway to witness the second test this week following a positive result in an initial test. But Norza said the player could not be named pending due process, including a hearing by the Badminton World Federation. The date for that hearing has not been set, he said. … Reports of a failed drugs test by the long-time No. 1, one of badminton’s top stars with a reputation for humility and diligence, have shocked followers of what is one of Asia’s most popular sports. Badminton is unused to doping scandals, with previous controversies mainly stemming up from judging inconsistencies and attempts to throw matches. http://www.straitstimes.com/news/sport/more-sport-stories/story/badminton-malaysian-player-suspended-after-failing-drug-test-say —

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RT : Badminton Association M’sia engaged top lawyer Mike Morgan to ensure best defence for shuttler

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Breaking: Chong Wei’s B sample result is positive:

KUALA LUMPUR: It is confirmed. World  no. 1 Lee Chong Wei’s B sample has tested positive for dexamethasone. The Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) will make an official announcement in a press conference at 2pm at BAM headquarters in Bukit Kiara on Saturday. The press conference will be chaired by BAM’s working committee on doping, Datuk Norza Zakaria. http://www.thestar.com.my/Sport/Badminton/2014/11/07/No-word-yet-on-Chong-Weis-B-sample-result/ …

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called for a press conference at 2pm. Expected to announce ‘s B sample has tested positive.

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光华日报 Kwong Wah Yit Poh
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【体育】若选手B瓶样本不过关 凯里：将上诉体育仲裁庭青年与体育部长凯里表示，如果运动员B瓶样本检验不过关，马羽总的工作小组将会向体育仲裁庭上诉。该B瓶样本将于11月4日或5日进行检验。 凯里说：“在上诉方面，青体部将与马羽总联手。如果上诉失败，我们不会有内部的惩罚，他将自动被世羽联禁赛两年。”自从上周爆出大马羽球选手疑药检不过关后，该名选手被指是大马羽球一哥拿督李宗伟。

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Badminton: Malaysia to get doping test result next month

Agence France-Presse
Posted at 10/25/2014 4:13 PM | Updated as of 10/25/2014 4:14 PM

Khairy was quoted by Saturday’s The Star as saying that the athlete in question had been given a choice of two dates — November 4 and 5 — for a second sample to be tested. The athlete reportedly wants to be present at the laboratory in Oslo when the sample is opened. Results typically take four to five days. “I have been in touch with the athlete. The athlete is anxious but that is expected,” Khairy was quoted as saying. “We are going through the athlete’s recent medical history to see how the substance could be present.” http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/sports/10/25/14/badminton-malaysia-get-doping-test-result-next-month … https://i0.wp.com/ste.india.com/images/zeenews-logo.png

Malaysia to get doping test result next month

Last Updated: Saturday, October 25, 2014 – 14:14

Khairy was quoted by Saturday`s The Star as saying that the athlete in question had been given a choice of two dates — November 4 and 5 — for a second sample to be tested. The athlete reportedly wants to be present at the laboratory in Oslo when the sample is opened. Results typically take four to five days. “I have been in touch with the athlete. The athlete is anxious but that is expected,” Khairy was quoted as saying. “We are going through the athlete`s recent medical history to see how the substance could be present.” Khairy`s aide confirmed the report but declined to comment further. Malaysia`s anti-doping agency was informed in an October 1 letter of the failed test. Since then, top sports officials have been probing all the medicine and treatment the athlete has received. … Media reports have said the banned substance found in the test was dexamethasone, an anti-inflammatory drug. http://zeenews.india.com/sports/others/malaysia-to-get-doping-test-result-next-month_1489377.html —

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Top shuttlers may have taken Chinese herbal injections – former ace Razif Sidek on Chong Wei doping scandal

PETALING JAYA – Former national badminton player Razif Sidek said he heard some three years ago that some badminton players were given injection of a kind of Chinese herbal medicine, but he could not be sure whether the herbal medicine contains banned ingredients. Athletes should know what not to take Razif said during an interview with Sin Chew Daily that he had come under attack for making such revelation, and as such would refrain from giving more statements on this matter. “As sportsmen, they should know what (drugs) to take and what not to take. Perhaps they don’t know the full names of the medicines they take, they must be aware of the consequences of using banned drugs. Sometimes when they get injured and want prompt recovery, they will seek an alternative opinion. I can understand their moods.” He told Sin Chew Daily if the use of banned drugs is proven, the country’s international image will suffer a further blow, and people would start talking bad things about our athletes. “If in the future they win a game, people will say they have used banned drugs. And of course they will get the ridicule as well if they lose the game: they lose because they do not use the drugs.” He hoped the authorities would seriously resolve this problem to salvage the reputation of our national athletes. … Former Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) high performance director James Selvaraj, nevertheless, disagreed with what Razif claimed, saying he had not heard such rumors himself during his stint at BAM. He questioned Razif why he had not exposed this earlier and would wait until now. “Why didn’t he say it since he knew it earlier? people are starting to make guesses now and I don’t want to give my own comments on something I thought I knew.” … Unbelievable Former Chinese national badminton captain Li Weiguo said judging from Lee Chong Wei’s performances at the BWF Championships and Asian Games, he didn’t look like someone who had used the banned drugs. He said during an interview with the Daily New paper of China that if Lee had used the drugs, his physical state would not have been like that. He said it was unlikely for Lee to have used the banned drugs because so far he had not heard anything official from the authorities. http://malaysia-chronicle.com/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&id=385341:top-shuttlers-may-have-taken-chinese-herbal-injections-former-ace-razif-sidek-on-chong-wei-doping-scandal&Itemid=2#axzz3H3F29HqR —

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WAKE UP KHAIRY! Urgent probe needed on doping scandal

To many Malaysians, although Datuk Lee Chong Wei may not be that perfect, he is nevertheless a national athlete idolised by many. … Although Malaysian athletes seldom fail the doping tests, some sporadic incidents still take place. Three female athletes failed the doping test during the Sukma earlier this year, including Jelinie who had been named the ‘best female athlete’ for winning two gold medals. If Lee Chong Wei’s urine sample ‘B’ cannot get past the test, it will mean we have five doping incidents within a short span of two months. This is something very serious and should not be overlooked by us. It doesn’t matter whether the drugs were taken out of one’s own will or unintentionally, a positive result is something we should rightly feel ashamed of. As such, it is imperative for the authorities to launch prompt investigations to clear the doubts. – Sin Chew Daily http://malaysia-chronicle.com/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&id=385052:wake-up-khairy-urgent-probe-needed-on-doping-scandal&Itemid=2#axzz3H1WrKE6B — Malaysian Insider

Amid doping-scandal reports, a light for Chong Wei on Twitter

Published: 21 October 2014

Clinging to hope, Malaysians on Twitter reacted with disbelief at the possibility of a doping scandal involving badminton hero, Datuk Lee Chong Wei, who awaits a final confirmation pending test results of a second urine sample. … Youth and Sports Minister Khairy Jamaluddin refused to name the athlete involved, saying that the “B sample” was still being tested. He also refused to state the type of drug used. … By then, speculation that Lee was involved had gone viral and a pall of gloom hung over some social media users who questioned the news and hoped it was untrue. “If news about Lee Chong Wei doping is true I’d be pretty upset,” tweeted user @aaziefkhalid. Another user, @Man_H94, said: “Still suspect that Datuk Lee Chong Wei was innocent. Have hope.” … Other Twitter users said there had to be a mistake, with one even suggesting sabotage, while some seemed to take it as fact. “After our wushu Asian Games athlete failed her doping test Lee Chong Wei is the recent athlete to be link up with the same issue,” said @eliyayaa. “Lee Chong Wei tested positive. Habis career dia,” tweeted @aminfuad_10. … Quite a few also expressed anger and disappointment, like @blumun14 who tweeted: “Literally cry because Datuk Lee Chong Wei was found positive for doping. You’re no. 1 in the world. Why?” @ErnaLosukin was another: “Aa? My idol? Lee Chong Wei? Positive dada?Arghhhhhhhhhhh”. http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/malaysia/article/amid-doping-scandal-reports-a-light-for-chong-wei-on-twitter — The Press has already named the person as Lee Chong Wei but Youth and Sports Minister Khairy Jamaluddin today refused to confirm the identity of the local top sportsperson who failed a random doping test conducted during a recent world championship.

World No 1 Lee fails dope test

(chinadaily.com.cn) Updated: 2014-10-21 17:25

Malaysian badminton star Lee Chong Wei faces a two-year ban and could miss the 2016 Rio Olympics after failing a dope test. The Badminton Association of Malaysia confirmed on Tuesday – Lee’s 32nd birthday – that the world No 1 failed the test conducted at the World Championships in Copenhagen in August, Malaysia-based China Press, a Chinese-language newspaper, reported. …

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Khairy not naming athlete who failed dope test: Youth and Sports Minister Khairy Jamaluddin today refused to c…

Khairy not naming athlete who failed dope test Youth and Sports Minister Khairy Jamaluddin today refused to confirm the identity of the local top sportsperson who failed a random doping test conducted during a recent world championship, despite extensive reports carried by the media. He said he was bound by the international sporting rule not to reveal the identity of the player or the type of sport involved. “The person’s identity will only be revealed once we have the ‘sample B’ of the test,” he told reporters during a Deepavali walkabout in Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur, today. … Khairy said that it was against the World Anti-Doping Agency’s rule to reveal the name of the athlete as the B sample was still to be tested. “If the B sample turns out to be negative, it will be unfair to the athlete as his name would have been jeopardized.” He refused to divulge the type of drugs found in the athlete’s urine test. He said the athlete was notified of the failed doping test early this month, and had requested for the B sample to be tested. “It is not that we don’t want to reveal the identity but this is the rule, to protect the rights of the athlete, “Based on their usual practise, other international sporting bodies too will not make any announcement until a sample test has been done and the athlete chooses to do another test.” http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/malaysia/article/khairy-not-naming-athlete-who-failed-dope-test?utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=twitterfeed — Lee awaits the result of the “B” sample but if found guilty could face a long ban but with the right of appeal. 

World No 1 Lee fails dope test

(chinadaily.com.cn) Updated: 2014-10-21 17:25

Malaysian badminton star Lee Chong Wei faces a two-year ban and could miss the 2016 Rio Olympics after failing a dope test. The Badminton Association of Malaysia confirmed on Tuesday – Lee’s 32nd birthday – that the world No 1 failed the test conducted at the World Championships in Copenhagen in August, Malaysia-based China Press, a Chinese-language newspaper, reported. Lee is well known to Chinese fans for his competitive clashes with China’s Lin Dan. Badminton’s best-known rivalry has often ended with Lin emerging victorious with the equally talented Lee left with the silver medal. http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/sports/2014-10/21/content_18779565.htm?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter — The official confirmed that the shuttler had played in the recent Asian Games. Among those who featured in Incheon were World No. 1 Datuk Lee Chong Wei, Chong Wei Feng, Iskandar Zulkarnain Zainuddin, Goh Soon Huat, Goh V Shem, Tan Wee Kiong, Tan Boon Heong and Hoon Thien How. WADA’s list of banned substances includes stimulants, gene doping, diuretics and other masking agents, hormone and metabolic modulators, anabolic agents, growth hormones and Beta-2 agonists. … NST

KUALALUMPUR: An official from the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) yesterday confirmed that a top Malaysian shuttler has failed a random doping test conducted during the World Championships in Copenhagen in August. BAM and other concerned parties were notified after the recent Asian Games in Incheon. The top male player, who had won a string of tournaments, had played in Incheon and also contributed medals. … The official said the player’s doping test showed traces of a low-level drug banned by the World Anti- Doping Agency (WADA). The shuttler is awaiting the result of the “B” sample. “I can’t remember the name of the banned substance but it is neither anabolic steroids nor a performance- enhancing drug. “The shuttler must have taken it unintentionally but he should have been more careful,” said the official yesterday. “BAM does not want to make a statement before the ‘B’ sample result is released. … The official confirmed that the shuttler had played in the recent Asian Games. Dr Ramlan and other sports officials had, so far, refused to comment on the issue. Among those who featured in Incheon were World No. 1 Datuk Lee Chong Wei, Chong Wei Feng, Iskandar Zulkarnain Zainuddin, Goh Soon Huat, Goh V Shem, Tan Wee Kiong, Tan Boon Heong and Hoon Thien How. A prominent coach with BAM said the player’s test result was made known to the coaches after the Asian Games that ran from Sept 19 to Oct 4. “It was a random test conducted when the World Championship (in August) was going on,” said the coach. http://www.nst.com.my/node/44931 ————————————————————————————————————

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