Lee Chong Wei (Simplified Chinese: 李宗伟) (born October 21, 1982) is a professional badminton player from Malaysia. He was born in Parit Buntar, Perak and later moved to Bukit Mertajam, Penang. He received his early education at Jit Sin Primary School (B) and continued his secondary education at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Berapit. He was admitted to Bukit Jalil Sports School then to complete his Form 4 and Form 5 studies.

He is in a relationship with Wong Mew Choo, Malaysia's top female badminton player.

Lee will be awarded with a Datukship for winning the silver medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.

Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng said Yang di-Pertua Negeri Tun Abdul Rahman Abbas would confer the Darjah Setia Pangkuan Negeri (DSPN), which carries the title Datuk, on Lee on Aug 30, 2008.

here's some his pics:

<<<<he's on the action

<<<<the winners. From left: Lee Chong Wei(silver medal), Lin Dan[China](gold medal) & Bao Chunlai{i think}[China](bronze medal)

<<<the joy expressions after he won against South Korea's Lee Hyun-il(21-18,13-21,21-13) on semi-final before he face against Lin Dan.