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Chong Wei named Olympian of the Year
Nov 10, 2016
Datuk Lee Chong Wei and diving duo of Pandelela Rinong-Cheong Jun Hoong have been named as the male and female recipients of the Olympic Council of Malaysia's Olympian of the Year awards.
Chong Wei was chosen ahead of first-time Olympic silver medallists Goh V Shem-Tan Wee Kiong, because he managed to win a silver medal in 3 consecutive Games.
Pandelela and Jun Hoong also bagged the silver, in an event dominated by China.
The date for the award ceremony will be announced soon.
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