Before that, Li Zongwei, who was already 35 years old, was in good condition this year, especially in early July, he ended the winning streak of Japanese player Tao Tian xiandou and won his 12th Malaysian Open Championship.
Xinhua News Agency, Kuala Lumpur, September 22 (reporter Lin Hao) Malaysian badminton association confirmed on the 22nd that badminton star Li Zongwei was diagnosed with early nasal cancer and was receiving treatment and recovered well.
Norza Zakaria, chairman of the Malaysian badminton association, issued a statement on the same day to respond to the previous news about Li Zongwei’s physical condition. “Zong Wei is treating, and I am glad to tell you that he has responded well to the treatment and is resting and recovering with his relatives and friends.”
In the statement, Zakaria urged the outside world to respect the privacy of Li Zongwei and his family, saying that the association would keep close contact with him and provide support.
A Malaysian netizen posted on social media on the 21st that Li Zongwei was diagnosed with stage III nasal cancer because of sudden respiratory problems. This post immediately aroused widespread attention. Many netizens left messages under the post to express their concern and blessing to Li Zongwei.
In late July, the Malaysian badminton association announced Li Zongwei’s withdrawal from the Badminton World Championships held in Nanjing, China and the Jakarta Asian Games in Indonesia due to respiratory problems. Before that, Li Zongwei, who was already 35 years old, was in good condition this year, especially in early July, he ended the winning streak of Japanese player Tao Tian xiandou and won his 12th Malaysian Open Championship. His world ranking once rose to second, second only to Danish anselong.