Datuk Lee Chong Wei (right) biting his silver medal that he won in the London Olympics 2012 badminton men’s single. –Bernama photo
SEPANG: National badminton ace Datuk Lee Chong Wei today returned from the London Olympics to a rousing welcome, accorded him by more than 1,000 fans who felt he was a Malaysian hero who had done his best despite not winning the gold medal in the singles event at the games.
Datuk Lee taking photos with ministers. –Bernama photo
The arrival hall of the KL International Airport (KLIA) was swarming with cheering fans and supporters waving the Malaysian flag from as early as 6 am. Some of them carried posters bearing the words “LCW – National Hero” and “We Love You LCW”.
LOVE LOVE LOVE: The fans are waving Malaysian flags while chanting for their hero, Datuk Lee Chong Wei ‘s return from London at Kuala Lumpur International Airport. –Bernama photo
While waiting for Chong Wei’s arrival, the fans sang the national anthem “NegaraKu” and the patriotic song “Barisan Kita”.
The crowd became excited upon hearing the announcement that Malaysia Airline Flight MH02 from London bearing Chong Wei had touched down at about 7.30 am, and repeatedly shouted out his name.
As soon as Chong Wei appeared in the arrival hall an hour later, the fans and supporters shouted “Malaysia Boleh” and sang the “NegaraKu” and “Barisan Kita” and repeatedly shouted out his name. — BERNAMA
ADMIRATION: The fans are excited in welcoming Datuk Lee Chong Wei at Kuala Lumpur International Airport. –Bernama photo