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In 2018, when the news came that he had been diagnosed with nasopharyngeal cancer, the once dominant athlete in the field instantly fell into an unprecedented predicament.
In the face of such a cruel disease, even Li Zongwei, who has experienced ups and downs and vicissitudes, will inevitably have a trace of fear and confusion in his heart.
It is gratifying that under the careful care of his loving wife Huang Miaozhu and the professional guidance of the medical team, Lee Chong Wei did not give up easily, and he bravely faced the challenge of fate and resisted the torture caused by cancer.
During the long course of fighting cancer, he silently endured 33 brutal electrotherapy treatments, 6 times a week, and each time lasted up to 25 minutes!
Every treatment was like a silent battle, testing his will and physical strength, because the intensity of the electrotherapy was beyond ordinary people's imagination, the inner wall of his throat was blistered and ulcerated due to massive burns, and his skin was also burned to the point of blackening, which was shocking.
The pain of swallowing food far outweighed any setbacks Lee had experienced on the Circle. To sustain the nutrients he needs, he must rely on anesthetics to relieve pain and barely get food into his mouth.
Whenever it was time to eat, Huang Miaozhu always held the plate and carefully fed him one bite at a time, while Li Zongwei gritted his teeth, endured severe pain, and swallowed those indigestible foods one bite at a time.
Sometimes, the pain was so unbearable that Lee Chong Wei could only rush into the bathroom with his throat clutched, crying alone in a choked voice. Seeing her lover in such pain, Huang Miaozhu's eyes were often full of tears, and her heart hurt like a knife.
However, she never showed the slightest vulnerability in front of her husband, but always encouraged Lee Chong Wei with an optimistic attitude, injecting him with endless strength and hope.
Recalling that difficult time, Lee Chong Wei still has lingering palpitations: "It was undoubtedly the most painful and difficult period of my life, and any injuries I suffered on the pitch seemed insignificant compared to this.
"However, fate is so unforgiving, we have no choice but to rise to the challenge bravely.
It is with this perseverance and selfless care of his wife that Lee Chong Wei finally overcame the problem of cancer and ushered in the dawn of life again.
When the good news of recovery came, the happy smiles on the faces of the couple who had been suffering together were filled with happy smiles, and their children cheered and jumped with their parents to celebrate this hard-won victory.
In those days and nights of battling the disease, Lee Chong Wei has always been haunted by a deep regret - he has reached the Olympic men's singles final three times, but has never won the gold medal, and has repeatedly been relegated to the runner-up.
Lee Chong Wei is a national hero in Malaysia's badminton world, and he is undoubtedly the pride of the national people. At the 2004 Athens Olympics, the 2008 Beijing Olympics and the 2012 London Olympics, Lee Chong Wei made it to the top of the men's singles final every time.
However, at this last critical moment, he has never been able to touch the coveted Olympic gold medal, and can only hope for it.
One of the most poignant was the men's singles final at the London 2012 Olympics. The world No. 1 at the time, despite an old injury, he was determined to play until the last second of the contest.
After the game, Lee Chong Wei squatted on the edge of the field and gently wiped the tears from the corners of his eyes with a towel, which became a classic moment in the long history of the Olympic Games.
Although Lee Chong Wei grew up in poverty, and even set an astonishing record of 825 consecutive days as the world No. 1 after joining the national team, his ardent pursuit of an Olympic gold medal has never wavered.
Perhaps it is this dedication that makes him still hope to return to the competition as the head of the Malaysian Olympic team after retiring and strive for more honors for his country.
However, it is embarrassing that when Lee Chong Wei was the head of the Malaysian delegation to the Tokyo Olympics for the third time, the Malaysian badminton team once again failed to win the gold medal at the Olympic stage.
This Olympic gold medal that he dreamed of became the biggest regret of his career after all.
Looking back on Lee Chong Wei's badminton career, we have to go back to his childhood. On October 21, 1982, Lee Chong Wei was born in Penang, the second largest city in Malaysia, although his family conditions are not rich, but his growth environment is full of warmth and happiness.
His grandparents were two elderly people who had emigrated from Fujian, China, and they had crossed the ocean to Malaysia to make a living, where they eventually settled.
Lee Chong Wei is the youngest in the family, so he is loved by his parents. Due to his relatively thin stature, in order to help him grow better, his parents encouraged him to try the sport of badminton.
Who would have thought that this seemingly unintentional decision would actually open another door in his life.
His first foray into the field of badminton, Lee Chong Wei was like an encounter with the fate of the sport. Every drop of sweat on the pitch is his endless joy at home.
At a young age, he stood out with his outstanding talent and diligent and studious qualities, won the favor of the national team youth team, and then stepped into his career.
When the 17-year-old debuted in action, the Malaysian showed unrivalled grit and fighting spirit in international competitions, even outperforming many of his peers.
In this way, after tempering and competition all the way, Li Zongwei rose rapidly and became the core force of the national badminton team, and it is the pride of the people of the whole country.
Looking back on those eventful years, Li Zongwei's eyes always reveal deep nostalgia. "I've had a passion for badminton since I was a kid and I would take my family to the playground every weekend and play all day long.
He smiled, with a childlike innocent smile on his face, "At that time, I never thought that badminton would become my lifelong career."
Indeed, who would have expected that a young man from a poor background would be able to achieve such a brilliant badminton career with his own tenacious struggle? Perhaps, this is God's special favor for him!
As a result, with extraordinary talent and unremitting efforts, Lee Chong Wei quickly became one of the most important figures in the world of badminton. At the same time, in the hot land of China, a bright new star is rising - that is Lin Dan.
Between 2004 and 2018, the two elite players faced off in 40 official matchups, with a final record of 12 wins and 28 losses. This match, which can be called the pinnacle of the matchup, has been hailed by the world as one of the most spectacular duels in the badminton world of the 21st century.
On the field, Li Zongwei's vigorous bounce steps like Feiyan, and his elegant and sharp smashing movements can always amaze the audience. Lin Dan, on the other hand, with his calm atmosphere and smooth playing style, brings people a different kind of shocking feeling.
Although the contest between the two is inevitable, it is more of a deep friendship of mutual respect and mutual encouragement.
After the game, Lin Dan said sincerely: "If I didn't have Lee Chong Wei, an opponent who has been with me for many years, then I would undoubtedly be isolated on the court.
In contrast, Li Zongwei affectionately conveyed his heart to domestic fans: "In my heart, Lin Dan exists like a close friend and family, and the competition between us is far from a simple competitive competition, but more of a deep friendship competition." ”
In the course of countless thrilling duels, the two badminton kings fought side by side like brothers. Lin Dan revealed his true feelings in an interview with the media: "We were all born in ordinary families, and we started from the bottom hand in hand, and faced endless difficulties and obstacles together.
"It is because of each other that they have been able to overcome obstacles along the way and finally forge today's brilliant achievements.
Every time he recalls the classic duel with Lin Dan, Li Zongwei's face is always filled with a faint smile. This deep friendship that spans centuries has long been deeply imprinted in their hearts and has become the most precious treasure in their lives.