World Badminton: Dreams Lee Chong Wei is not accomplished

JAKARTA - The dream of former world number one Datuk Lee Chong Wei to win the 2015 World Badminton Championships were dashed when losing to defending champion Chen Long of China in Senayan here today.

If during the Senayan be lucky court for Chong Wei, who won five Open titles Indonesia, this time he saw his dream of lifting the world title immediately killed died 14-21, 17-21 in just 65 minutes.

This may be his last appearance Chong Wei, 33, at the World Championships because it is impossible to act in the next edition in 2017 because it was not contested in the Olympics, which take place next year.

Although Chong Wei tried to recover in the second set, but agility Chen Long can not be refuted by Chong Wei.

"I admit Chen Long played unbelievable today, I could not do anything even have to do the best and changed the game," he said.

Chong Wei said he understands the high expectations placed Malaysians disappointment but insisted it will not make it give up the hunt for another major title that has never had the Olympic gold medal in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil next year.

"I'm not going to give up, I'll get a few more tournaments this year and the focus now is to qualify for the Olympic Games next year and I will try to do something if the opportunity to meet Chen Long again," he said.

For the record, this is the fifth major tournament final in five years for Chong Wei since 2011 which saw him defeated at the hands of Chinese players.

For the 2011 and 2013 World Championships, where he lost to Lin Dan, as well as in the 2012 Olympics final, while Chen Long into the barrier at the 2014 World Championships and this year.

But the 2014 edition medal withdrawn after Chong Wei failed a dope test that saw him banned for eight months.

National coach, Harrison said, Chong Wei has done its best and even trying to put pressure on Chen Long in the second set, his opponent has a strong spirit.

"Now we have to find ways to improve the tactical and it is not an easy thing, I apologize for this defeat," he said.

He said the tactics and rhythm Chong Wei evolving to enable it down opponents since the first round of the World Championship but today, the situation is more favorable to Chen Long.

Meanwhile, Carolina Marin of Spain successfully defended the women's singles title by beating India's Saina Nehwal 2 -16, 21-19.