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Malaysia' s Lee Chong Wei advances to next round in badminton worlds

Xinhua, August 11, 2015 Adjust font size:

Malaysia' s top badminton player Lee Chong Wei advanced to the following round after defeating Kastutis Navickas of Lithuania in two straight games at badminton world championships on Tuesday.

Lee Chong Wei wrapped up the match in 31 minutes, winning in 21-9 and 21-13.

Lee Chong Wei' s classic duel with China' s top player Lin Dan was highly expected to happen in the championship. Lin Dan entered the following round after beating U.S. player Sattawat Pongnairat earlier in the day. Endi