Kuala Lumpur: The starting pistol for the race to the Rio 2016 Games has been fired on Monday, May 4, 2015. Competition is going to be very fierce for places, with Badminton players around the world are fighting to earn qualification spots for the greatest sporting event on the planet.
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Lin Dan among the big names bidding farewell at the 2016 Rio Olympics
The Olympic Games are always packed with emotional stories and for those athletes saying goodbye to the famous rings, the sentiment is even stronger. The Rio 2016 Games will see a host of great performers striving to ensure they shine during their last appearance on the Olympic stage.
We’ve listed 10 of the athletes for whom Rio 2016 is likely to be their final Olympic Games. The stage is set… and with ticket sales starting in March this year, click here to ensure you don’t miss out.
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Rashid: It’s good enough if Lee Chong Wei qualifies for 2016 Olympics
Kuala Lumpur: Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) men’s singles coach Rashid Sidek told Malaysian media yesterday that Lee Chong Wei would need a miracle to win gold medal at the Rio 2016 Olympics.
Rashid explained that Chong Wei’s age and significant improvement from some of his opponents over time could make it harder for him to win the gold medal. Of course, Lee Chong Wei could only compete in the Olympics if he would receive a lesser ban from Badminton World Federation (BWF) on his doping case hearing.
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All indications point to Olympic 2016 for Lee Chong Wei
KUALA LUMPUR: At an interview before the All England tournament this year, Lee Chong Wei responded to a reporter from China that he will most likely continue to play until 2016 Olympic.
You can watch the interview at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BcYzBJWrkIc
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