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."
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