Congratulations! Lee Chong Wei’s third son has been born, as his 39-year-old wife beams with joy while watching over him by the hospital bed.

On November 28, Beijing time, Malaysian badminton legend Lee Chong Wei announced the joyful news of his third son's birth via social media, capturing widespread attention from netizens.

From the photo, we can see Huang Miaozhu, still lying in her hospital bed, cradling her newborn son in her arms. Lee Chong Wei stands nearby, gently watching over his wife and their baby. The heartwarming scene has touched netizens, who’ve flooded the comments with heartfelt reactions like: "You’ve got to admit, athletes truly have incredible stamina—Miaozhu is already 39, yet she looks so full of energy just days after giving birth!" Another user chimed in: "All three are boys—Chong Wei must have some seriously strong genes!" Yet another joked: "If I remember correctly, Lee Chong Wei himself comes from a big family; apparently, he only has one older sister. Now that we think about it, having three sons back-to-back doesn’t seem so surprising after all!" And one more playfully declared: "I’m officially declaring that in this ‘baby-birthing competition,’ Lee Chong Wei has outdone Lin Dan—haha!" Meanwhile, admirers couldn’t help but express their envy over Huang Miaozhu’s remarkable postpartum resilience as an older mother, commenting: "I’m absolutely envious of how well she’s doing after delivering her third child at such an advanced age!"

Li Zongwei and Huang Miaozhu first met and fell in love when they were both part of the youth team; despite several breakups and makeups over the years, they eventually tied the knot. As one of Malaysia’s most influential athletes, Li Zongwei’s "marriage of the century" with Huang Miaozhu after the 2012 London Olympics continues to be a cherished memory among fans. Since getting married, the couple has already welcomed two sons, and earlier this year, Huang Miaozhu announced she was expecting again—resulting in the birth of their third son. Now, the family of five is thriving happily together.

As the silver medalist in men’s singles badminton at three consecutive Olympic Games—Beijing 2008, London 2012, and Rio 2016—Lee Chong Wei has been hailed by fans as the greatest "uncrowned king" in world badminton. Throughout his illustrious career, Lee tirelessly pursued the ultimate goal of claiming a world championship title, yet time after time, he fell just short at the very last hurdle. Nevertheless, his remarkable achievements, undeniable legacy, and mesmerizingly entertaining playing style have undeniably left an indelible mark on the history of global badminton. Due to illness, Lee was unable to compete at the Tokyo Olympics, ultimately deciding to step away from the sport entirely and dedicating more time to his family.