Chong Wei withdraws from World Championship and Asiad due to poor health

Malaysian legend Lee Chong Wei has pulled out of both the World Championship in Nanjing, China and the Asian Games in Indonesia due to a respiratory disease, Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) said.

The three-time Olympic silver medallist has been diagnosed with a respiratory disorder and advised rest by the doctors.

"We regret to announce that Datuk Lee has informed BAM that he is unwell and suffering from a respiratory related disorder," BAM said in a statement in its website.

"His doctor has advised him to rest and undergo treatment.

"For the time being, he cannot undergo any intensive physical activity for a period of at least one month and therefore we have to withdraw Datuk Lee from his participation at the BWF World Championships 2018 scheduled from 30 July to 5 August and the Asian Games 2018 scheduled from 19 to 28 August."