Congratulations to Dato Sri LCW. our PBA 100 yrs Anniversary Ambassador
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Malaysia’s badminton icon Datuk Lee Chong Wei has been conferred the prestigious “Datuk Seri” title by the Penang Governor, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the sport and nation.
The Penang Badminton Association (PBA), under which Lee began his career, extended its heartfelt congratulations to the Bukit Mertajam-born athlete, describing the honour as a testament to his decades of excellence and dedication to badminton.
PBA president Datuk Kah Kau Kiak said the association is proud to see one of its own receiving such a distinguished accolade.
“Even after rising to international fame, Lee has always acknowledged PBA’s role in shaping his early career,” Kah said.
“His sense of gratitude and continued support for grassroots development in Penang are deeply inspiring and set a powerful example for future generations.”
Lee, who is also the official ambassador for PBA’s 100th anniversary celebration, will play a central role in the upcoming centennial event on November 22 at the Penang Convention Centre.
According to Kah, the association invited Lee to take on the ambassadorial role during planning stages last year, and the three-time Olympic silver medallist accepted the appointment without hesitation in March.
As part of the celebration, Lee will contribute a personal exhibition featuring his Olympic medals, trophies, and rackets — many of which will be displayed to the public for the first time.
“This rare collection will offer fans a glimpse into his journey and legacy, and will be among the most anticipated highlights of the event,” Kah added.
Lee remains Malaysia’s most decorated badminton player, having held the world No. 1 ranking for a record 349 weeks and representing the country on the global stage for nearly two decades.
caption: from left : PBA Vice President Gary Poh Joo Hin,President: Dato Kah Kau Kiak, Lee Chong Wei and his spouse Wong Mew Cho, Hons Treasurer: Dato Ang Lay Heang
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马来西亚羽坛传奇、槟城之子拿督威拉李宗伟，荣获槟州元首封赐“拿督斯里”勋衔，槟州羽球总会对此深感荣幸，并致上最诚挚的祝贺。该会也期待与担任“槟州羽总百年庆典大使”的李宗伟携手合作，共同推动槟城羽球迈向新高峰。
槟州羽球总会会长拿督许庆吉表示，来自大山脚武拉必的李宗伟，自幼便在槟州羽总体系中受训。凭着不屈不挠、奋斗不懈的精神，他为槟州乃至国家争光，赢得无数荣耀，对槟州羽球的发展贡献卓著，受封可谓咸庆得人、众望所归。
“李宗伟在国际羽坛声名远扬，但他始终不忘槟州羽总的培养，多年来持续关注州内羽球发展，展现了饮水思源的精神，这种情怀令人感动，也为年轻球员树立了楷模。”
他透露，槟州羽总自去年起已着手筹备百年庆典，并计划邀请李宗伟担任庆典大使。“当我联系拿督李时，他毫不犹豫便答应，并于今年3月正式接过委任状，将在11月22日于槟城会展中心举行的庆典中，扮演重要推动角色。”
届时，李宗伟也将展出其奥运奖牌、生涯所获奖杯、球拍等珍贵藏品，与来自世界各地的嘉宾共享荣耀，势必成为庆典中的一大亮点。
图说：槟州羽总恭贺李宗伟受封拿督斯里。左起槟羽总副会长傅裕兴、会长拿督许庆吉、李宗伟与夫人黄妙珠及财政拿督洪丽香。
