Lee delays his comeback after cancer to April
Badminton great Lee Chong Wei aims to make his comeback in April at the Malaysia Open after a cancer battle, a month later than he originally hoped, he said yesterday.
The three-time Olympic silver medallist and former world No. 1 has been on the sidelines since last July, when he was diagnosed with early-stage nose cancer.
He underwent a gruelling programme of specialist treatment in Taiwan, but pledged not to retire and resumed training last month.
The 36-year-old had previously said he wanted to make a return to competitive play at the All England Open next month.
But on Monday, Lee told local media he was targeting a return to action at the Malaysia Open, which he has won 12 times, from April 2 to 7.
"I have got another appointment with my doctor in Taiwan next month," he told the New Straits Times.
"Once I get the green light from him, then I will make a full comeback, hopefully at the Malaysia Open." - AFP
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