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Mon, 04/04/2011 - 07:15
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US$231,114 COLLECTED FROM CHARITY SALE AND MATCH FOR JAPAN'S EARTHQUAKE/TSUNAMI VICTIMS
KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 (Bernama) -- Three rackets, two t-shirts and a pair of shoes used by world number one Lee Chong Wei were auctioned off for RM700,000 (US$231,114) at a charity programme "Hope & Smile" in aid of the earthquake/tsunami victims in Japan. (US$1=RM3.02)
The racket used by Chong Wei to win the All-England title last month after beating Lin Dan of China, raked in the highest amount when a businessman from Pahang paid RM200,000.
His other racket used during the same tournament fetched another RM85,000.
Chong Wei's shoes were auctioned off for RM24,000 while the two t-shirts he had used in the match, fetched a cool RM50,000.
During a charity match held under the programme, at the Juara Stadium in Bukit Kiara, Chong Wei was in action against Indonesian ace Taufik Hidayat.
In the thrilling match that gave fans an exciting time, Chong Wei triumphed over Taufik 22-20, 19-21, 22-20 in a match that went the extra distance.
Meanwhile, the rackets used by both Chong Wei and Taufik was later auctioned off for RM84,000.
Chong Wei who has always contributed part of his winnings for welfare causes said he was pleasantly surprised that his racket had fetched RM200,000.
"I believe the racket was bought by an ardent fan of badminton and someone who had a 'big' heart to contribute towards the welfare of earthquake/tsunami victims in Japan," he said.
Taufik who was full of praise for Chong Wei's efforts said he was happy to be a part of the charity event and would be ready to play his part again if there was a request.
Meanwhile, speaking of coach Misbun Sidek's return to the Badminton
Association of Malaysia (BAM) fold, Chong Wei denied claims that he does not need Misbun's services.
"I still need Misbun although I am comfortable with the guidance of Tey Seu Bock during his absence. I need both of them for international tournaments. Both have distinctive ways in training me and I would rather have both of them," he said.
The racket used by Chong Wei to win the All-England title last month after beating Lin Dan of China, raked in the highest amount when a businessman from Pahang paid RM200,000.
His other racket used during the same tournament fetched another RM85,000.
Chong Wei's shoes were auctioned off for RM24,000 while the two t-shirts he had used in the match, fetched a cool RM50,000.
During a charity match held under the programme, at the Juara Stadium in Bukit Kiara, Chong Wei was in action against Indonesian ace Taufik Hidayat.
In the thrilling match that gave fans an exciting time, Chong Wei triumphed over Taufik 22-20, 19-21, 22-20 in a match that went the extra distance.
Meanwhile, the rackets used by both Chong Wei and Taufik was later auctioned off for RM84,000.
Chong Wei who has always contributed part of his winnings for welfare causes said he was pleasantly surprised that his racket had fetched RM200,000.
"I believe the racket was bought by an ardent fan of badminton and someone who had a 'big' heart to contribute towards the welfare of earthquake/tsunami victims in Japan," he said.
Taufik who was full of praise for Chong Wei's efforts said he was happy to be a part of the charity event and would be ready to play his part again if there was a request.
Meanwhile, speaking of coach Misbun Sidek's return to the Badminton
Association of Malaysia (BAM) fold, Chong Wei denied claims that he does not need Misbun's services.
"I still need Misbun although I am comfortable with the guidance of Tey Seu Bock during his absence. I need both of them for international tournaments. Both have distinctive ways in training me and I would rather have both of them," he said.
