Lee Chong Wei greets the New Year with his entire family! Three years after his recovery, he’s lost so much weight it’s heartbreaking—his third son is already two months old.

We’re currently celebrating the Spring Festival, a time marked by peace and joy. Chinese people everywhere observe the Lunar New Year, including overseas Chinese communities around the globe. Among them are several athletes who proudly represent their heritage—take, for example, Malaysia’s beloved badminton star Lee Chong Wei, who is of Chinese descent. Although Lee Chong Wei is a Malaysian citizen, his ancestral roots trace back to Fujian province. As a proud member of the Chinese community, he too has embraced the traditions and festivities of the Spring Festival.

Lee Chong Wei greeted everyone with a grand New Year's bow, accompanied by his wife and three sons. Everyone noticed that the entire family was dressed in vibrant, festive red outfits, perfectly capturing the joyful spirit of the holiday season. Lee's youngest son had just been born two months ago, and watching him lovingly cradled in his father's arms filled fans with sheer happiness. Meanwhile, after recovering from a serious illness three years ago, Lee Chong Wei has noticeably lost weight—so much so that it tugs at the heartstrings of those who admire him.

When Lee Chong Wei was still an active athlete, he was already on the slimmer side—but after his recovery, everyone noticed he’d become even thinner than before. Of course, for Lee, the gradual return of his physical strength is the most encouraging sign. Though he’s now retired from badminton, as many fans remember him as Lin Dan’s greatest rival, people continue to keep an eye on his next moves.

Although Lee Chong Wei didn’t achieve his dream of winning a championship on the badminton court, he’s thriving beautifully in life. He and his wife, Wong Miao Zhu, have welcomed three sons—already making him stand out far more than many other athletes. For Lee Chong Wei, his next mission is crystal clear: to actively nurture and guide his three sons, nurturing their talents so they can grow into successful individuals who will ultimately contribute positively to society.

Lee Chong Wei's epic battles against Lin Dan during his peak years left a lasting impression on everyone. Though Lee was determined to prove himself and gave it his all in pursuit of the championship, Lin Dan’s dominance consistently kept him just out of reach. For Lee, his career was marked by both frustration and regret—but that’s simply the reality of competitive sports, where sometimes you have to accept imperfection. Thankfully, Lee has now come to terms with it all.

Seeing Lee Chong Wei and his family of five living happily together fills fans with pride—Lee Chong Wei has truly become a hero in Malaysia. Even though he never clinched a single world championship title throughout his illustrious career, that hasn’t diminished his cherished place in everyone’s hearts. Here’s hoping Lee Chong Wei goes on to embrace an even brighter future. Meanwhile, fans will continue to stand by him every step of the way. Finally, we wish Lee Chong Wei and his beloved family a joyful and prosperous New Year—may happiness last forever, and may things only get better from here on out!