Chong Wei says will try for gold in 2016 Olympics

SEPANG, Aug 7 — Badminton ace Datuk Lee Chong Wei said today he will make another bid for the elusive Olympic gold at the next games in 2016 in Rio de Janeiro. Lee, 30, who returned home early this morning from the London Olympic Games, said he will focus on the upcoming Southeast Asia (SEA) Games and the Commonwealth Games. “I am not thinking long term... wait for the SEA Games and Commonwealth; if there are no injuries, I will try for (the Olympics in) 2016,” he told reporters after landing at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport here. His homecoming was celebrated by about 1,000 supporters who had been waiting at the airport arrival hall since 5am. The former world No. 1 said he was heartened by the warm welcome despite winning only the silver in the men’s badminton singles event in London. “I am proud to receive such a welcome... even if I am disappointed for not getting the gold medal. “But (the Olympics) have passed,” he told reporters. Cont. reading... Jarumemas: One in a million...