After putting up a good fight and defeating Lin Dan in yesterday's semi-finals, Lee Chong Wei, Malaysia's favourite and a great badminton player, advanced to the finals at Rio. Unfortunately, for the third games in a row, Lee Chong Wei got a silver medal. For many it was a disappointment, but it's still a win, and it still brought the crowd of Malaysians together as one nation, cheering him on from the stadium at Rio to their homes back home in Malaysia.
Chen Long put on a good fight, and it was a tough match. Nevermind, Lee Chong Wei, to get to silver, even three times in a row is an amazing achievement. At least it's a medal, and you defeated Lin Dan, so that was a great improvement from the last time.
Although Negaraku was not sung at Rio today, Malaysians shouldn't give up hope just yet. Perhaps someone we do not know will shock us with a gold in something we never thought possible. Remember to always remain positive, and never give up. Lee Chong Wei brought us together as a nation of Malaysians, to cheer and be proud of who we are and as a country. Don't forget that very important unity. I'm calling on Malaysians to go forward as a nation to cheer on the next olympian and all others who represent this country until the victory is won. And when the victory is won, let us cheer once more as a nation with the pride and joy that Malaysia is an awesome nation, and this is our home.
And to Lee Chong Wei, keep fighting, and maybe, though you may be older, try one more time. Who knows, the next time may be your time to win the gold, or else train the next generation to win the gold. You know the opponents, so now you can train the younger ones up for the next games. There's still work to be done, and you have made us proud, and can make us prouder. We salute you! Good game! :)
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