Chong Wei Says Mind On Olympics But Will Give His Best In Thomas Cup

NEW DELHI, April 27 (Bernama) – Although his mind is focused delivering the country's first ever gold medal in the 2012 London Olympics, world number one, Lee Chong Wei pledged to give his best in the Thomas Cup final to be held in Wuhan, China. “There are still 92 days. I will leave 10 days earlier to England for training purposes. I hope to play well and enjoy my last Olympics,” he said referring to the London Olympics that starts on July 27. Speaking to reporters after beating India’s Ajay Jayaram to move into the quarter finals of the India Open here today, Chong Wei said although all the other strong rivals would also participate in the London Olympics, he was not going to think too much of them. “I want to play well and enjoy the game,” he reiterated when pressed further on his possible opponents, especially with China expected to field three players in the men’s singles. Speaking of the Thomas Cup campaign, he said it would nevertheless be difficult as the Malaysian team was not quite strong. The Thomas & Uber Cup Finals, the 2012 edition of the prestigious biennial team championships will be held from May 20-27. Chong Wei is also participating in the Indonesian Super Series Premier from June 12-17. -- BERNAMA