Olympian Lee Meng Yean, who has walked that path, is now urging the next generation to embrace the grind. But Meng Yean explained that achieving success had its price. And when she joined the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) at 17, Meng Yean knew the road had just begun. Meng Yean said having the right guidance proved vital in keeping her focus on the court. Meng Yean left BAM and retired in January 2022 after competing at the Tokyo Olympics the year before.

Source: The Star March 30, 2026 00:24 UTC