Fans of Lee Chong Wei took to social media to express their disbelief and anger, following reports that the Badminton Number 1 was the ‘top athlete’ implicated in the latest doping scandal.
As reported earlier, the unnamed Malaysian athlete was randomly tested during the World Championship, and the results confirmed that he tested positive for a banned substance. An immediate re-test has already been initiated, and his identity is expected to be made public once the B-test results are processed.
I can confirm that a Msian athlete has tested positive for a banned substance. The athlete has requested for the B sample to be tested.
— Khairy Jamaluddin 🇲🇾🌺 (@Khairykj) October 21, 2014
This was also officially confirmed by Malaysia’s Sports and Youth Minister, Khairy Jamaluddin, via a press statement that was released on his Facebook page. Though no specific names were mentioned, Khairy did confirm all the reports that were circulating around.
Some of the tweets on the scandal…
@Khairykj If the results turned out to be positive, it will indeed be a very sad end to such a historic achievement for him and Malaysia. — Felix Ng (@myfelixng) October 21, 2014
@Khairykj lets wait for the B sample.. Hope it shows as negative..:( — Hafizul (@hafizulfaris) October 21, 2014
positive doping must because he has consumed so many drugs as pain reliever and to boost his energy. i trust you lee chong wei!— syakira (@sykr__) October 21, 2014
Rumour is spreading that Datuk Lee Chong Wei fails doping test. Hope it is not him. — Jason Lau (@Jason_LsH) October 21, 2014
If news about Lee Chong Wei doping is true I’d be pretty upset — Aazief Khalid (@aaziefkhalid) October 21, 2014
Sad/shocking! Seriously hope the follow on test is negative – @lee_c_wei identified as athlete who failed drug test http://t.co/YukiYYgq0B
— Firdaus Christopher (@firdauschris) October 21, 2014
https://twitter.com/ippusultan/status/525127164920754177
More updates to come.
Other posts by Azlyn Balqis
