BANGKOK: Lee Chong Wei played a different role today — leading his teammates at a team-building session, ahead of their Thomas Cup battle against Russia here tomorrow. We only have four masseurs while there are 20 players altogether," said Chong Wei, who is the team skipper, after training at the Hippocampus Badminton Hall here today. Chong Wei, who had indicated that it might be his last Thomas Cup appearance, confirmed he will take to the court tomorrow as Malaysia's first singles against Russia in a Group D tie. Give everything you've got and don't worry about the outcome," added Chong Wei, who will likely face World No 51 Vladimir Malkov tomorrow. Malaysia, who last won the Thomas Cup in 1992, are also in the same group as defending champions Denmark and African champions Algeria.

Source: New Strait Times May 20, 2018 09:11 UTC