The verdict for Lee Chong Wei’s doping case has been revealed and the former number one will be serving a backdated 8 month-ban and will be eligible to participate in upcoming tournaments starting from May 1.
An official announcement was made today by Youth and Sports Minister Khairy Jamaluddin in Putrajaya and it was aired exclusively on Astro Arena and TV3 alongside various local channels.
Fans all over the nation rejoiced and expressed their utter revel over the verdict through social media. Most of them gave a warm welcome to the ‘national hero’ and are excited to see him back on the court, thriving for the country.
Below are some of the best reactions from Twitter:
https://twitter.com/RafiqLuqman/status/592607986570305537
https://twitter.com/anurag_shuttler/status/592606147540033536
Thank you BAM for standing by @LeeChongWei. Welcome back LCW!
— Khairy Jamaluddin 🇲🇾🌺 (@Khairykj) April 27, 2015
The scent of the hero return. Lee Chong Wei.
— It's all good, man ➐ (@NazmiHanafiah) April 27, 2015
We've missed you. #lcwisback https://t.co/icjlLk7LXE
— 43° 27′ 54″ N, 0° 22′ 9.84″ W (@okaybroda) April 27, 2015
https://twitter.com/EnaJailani/status/592607682952998912
https://twitter.com/Gigs_10/status/592607168601296896
Welcome back the nation hero ! #LeeChongWei
— Jasper Toh (@Jasspertoh) April 27, 2015
https://twitter.com/sleepswing_/status/592609742679252992
@LeeChongWei welcome back Dato! C'mon get your world championship gold medal!
— Akechi (@mymaple) April 27, 2015
Welcome back Dato @LeeChongWei . Malaysians miss you in court
— zaid (@zaiddienzainal) April 27, 2015
Indeed, welcome back Datuk Lee Chong Wei.
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