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Lee Chong Wei pulled out of the World Championship and the Asian Games owing to a respiratory disease.
Lee beat Kento Momota to end the Japanese rising star's winning streak since his return from a one-year suspension while bagging his 12th title at the tournament.
The former world No. 1 is receiving treatment in Taiwan and is responding well, said a statement from the Badminton Association of Malaysia.
The three-time Olympic silver medallist said he would now like to rest and spend time with his family.
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