Malaysia Johor Regent Tunku Ismail announced on the 12th local time that Malaysian badminton legend Lee Chong Wei was appointed as Johor Sports Ambassador, and Lee Chong Wei also responded through his social media on the 13th, he thanked Tunku Ismail for the invitation and said that he would do his best to help Johor and Malaysia develop sports.

Lee Chong Wei issued a statement through his social media to thank Tunku Ismail for appointing him as Johor's Sports Ambassador and Badminton Advisor

In addition to being the Johor Sports Ambassador, Lee Chong Wei will also become the Johor Badminton Advisor. In a statement posted on his social media, Lee said: "I am flattered by the invitation of His Highness Tunku Ismail, the Regent of Johor. I have always maintained the highest enthusiasm and persistence in sports, and I will also give you what I have learned and taught to His Highness's commission. I would like to thank the media and friends who have supported me for their interest and encouragement, and please discuss further details after I meet with His Highness. "His Royal Highness's passion for sports and dedication to the development of sports are admirable, and I share this commitment and will do my best to promote the development of sports in Johor and Malaysia. I would like to express my highest gratitude to Your Highness for giving me this rare opportunity. ”

Tunku Ismail, who is also the proprietor of Malaysian Super League giants Johor Darudag, made the exciting announcement during a Q&A session with fans at his club's newly built café on Wednesday. In addition to Lee Chong Wei, Tunku Ismail has also hired New Zealand rugby star Sonny Bill Williams as a rugby consultant and will also act as Johor Sports Ambassador.

Tengku Ismail is also planning to woo former Australian international Cahill and UFC lightweight champion Kirby, who are now confirmed to open a gym in Johor.

Lee Chong Wei's official statement posted on his social media

Tunku Ismail is committed to grassroots sports developmentThe focus of Tunku Ismail is not only to develop football in Johor, but also to promote all sports in Johor, especially grassroots development. Lee Chong Wei will be selected by tunku Ismail because he is the only men's singles player in badminton history to reach three consecutive Olympic finals and win three silver medals.

In addition, Lee Chong Wei is also known as the "King of the Open", winning a total of 713 matches and winning 62 Open Championships in his career. Moreover, he once held the No. 1 place in the men's singles world for 376 weeks, a record that no one has broken so far. Lee Chong Wei's sacrifice, dedication, desire to win, discipline and perseverance during his career are worth learning from all the new generation of Malaysian athletes.