DATUK Lee Chong Wei told netizens not to make derogatory remarks about Malaysian athletes by hiding behind anonymous profiles following the conclusion of the Paris 2024 Olympics.
The badminton legend, who won three consecutive Olympic silver medals in men’s singles at Beijing 2008, London 2012 and Rio 2016, emphasised the importance of providing support and constructive feedback, reported Bernama.
“Don’t ever be a keyboard warrior. The Malaysian team has delivered outstanding performances over the last two weeks, and sports united the nation.
“To the athletes, you are heroes and heroines. Thank you for putting on an excellent show. Learn from this experience and do better next time. Ignore the negative remarks, but take in the constructive feedback,” he said in a Facebook post today.
The 41-year-old said he would continue to speak up when something is wrong because he cares deeply about the country and wants to share his experience.
Chong Wei advised them to try again in the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics, saying the hard work should begin immediately.
Malaysia concluded the Paris 2024 campaign with two bronze medals in badminton, won by men’s doubles pair Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik and men’s singles player Lee Zii Jia. – August 12, 2024
