Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – Badminton legend Taufik Hidayat is commonly in comparison with his rival Lee Chong Wei. Lately, a polemic arose when Wei was included within the 2023 BWF Corridor of Fame.
Taufik additionally commented on this by way of Valentino Simanjuntak’s YouTube video, dated Might 14 2023. At the moment, Taufik was a visitor star and was requested to touch upon whether or not the Corridor of Fame was essential to him?
“For me, no, it is an essential achievement for me. Achievements are decided on my own, for Corridor of Fame, that is decided by folks, simply give them away,” stated Taufik, quoted by detik.com on Saturday (3/5/2023).
The gold medalist on the 2004 Athens Olympics stated that corridor of fame achievements got by different folks to individuals who he thought may obtain the award. In distinction to sports activities status which is set by the athletes themselves after they win in competence.
He regretted that he needed to compete with Wei, who’s an athlete from the neighboring nation. However then again, he helps the existence of Chinese language badminton participant Lin Dan who can enter the Corridor of Fame.
“Which means, I additionally at all times acknowledge Lin Dan on the Olympics twice, the world championship, the Asian Video games, blah.. blah.. I say ‘oh sure it is regular for him’. Even when Lin Dan wasn’t there, for instance I used to be appointed. I stated, ‘uh there’s something extra acceptable, for instance A,’. That is it,” stated Taufik.
“Now folks evaluate me to Lee Chong Wei, I say, sure, it is okay, perhaps he’s extra acceptable in accordance with BWF. As a result of he gave it, proper? By the way, BWF has an workplace in Malaysia, sure, please, that is it. I am not likely essential, it is simply What do you wish to do? Folks say as a result of it is secure. On the subject of achievements, I do not wish to discuss. Simply get injured, what would you like,” he concluded.
Nonetheless, Taufik emphasised that it didn’t imply that he was higher than Lee Chong Wei. He simply would not wish to take note of one thing, which is evident there have to be professionals and cons.
“Not likely. I do not admit that I am higher,” stated Taufik.
Valentino, who at the moment was the host, additionally requested whether or not Taufik thought of himself extra worthy of coming into the BWF Corridor of Fame or not. Taufik Oun confused that lLin Dan deserved this title.
“That is what I stated, simply writing. What’s fallacious? If Lin Dan is acceptable. You ask Lin Dan, sure it’s extra acceptable,” he stated.
This remark apparently sparked anger from Malaysian netizens. Malaysian netizens additionally attacked Taufik’s Instagram @taufikhidayatofficial with inappropriate sentences.
For the report, Lee Chong Wei and Lin Dan entered the BWF Corridor of Fames 2023 on 8 Might. The 2 badminton legends have been then inducted into the BWF Corridor of Fame on June 26 in Kuala Lumpur, which is the town the place BWF is predicated.
In its official assertion, BWF selected Lee Chong Wei and Lin Dan to enter the 2023 Corridor of Fame as a result of they’re the 2 most dominant males’s singles gamers.
“Each have been essentially the most dominant males’s singles gamers of their technology. Having began their senior worldwide careers within the early 2000s, Lee and Lin maintained their presence within the recreation till their retirement in 2019 and 2020,” wrote BWF.
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