Chinese superstar Lin Dan and world number one Lee Chong Wei of Malaysia set up a mouth-watering semifinal clash in the Asiad badminton tournament, after they both defeated their respective opponents here on Saturday.
Lin Dan said he would play to the best of his capabilities in a much anticipated showdown against his long-time rival Lee Chong Wei.
Chinese badminton star Lin Dan runs with the Olympic torch during the relay for the Nanjing Youth Olympic Games in Nanjing, East China's Jiangsu province, Aug 8, 2014.
Two-time Olympic gold medallist Lin Dan beat Indonesian Simon Santoso, winning his first World Superseries final since 2012.
Lee Chong Wei, the world No 1 from Malaysia, said he will have to play substantially less if he wants to prolong his outstanding career and reach the Rio Olympics.
Badminton superstar Lin Dan announced to skip all international events on the 2013 calendar after winning his third straight National Games singles title on Wednesday.
Badminton superstar Lin Dan led the People's Liberation Army (PLA) team to claim their first-ever men's team bronze at the Chinese National Games.
Badminton superstar Lin Dan led the People's Liberation Army team through to the semifinals of the team event at the 12th Chinese National Games.
Chinese badminton Olympic champion Lin Dan said on Monday he and former teammate Xie Xingfang's wedding ceremony will be held at the end of September, perhaps at a university in Beijing.
China's top badminton player Lin Dan poses with his bride and former teammate Xie Xingfang at their wedding ceremony in the stadium of Beijing University of Technology September 23, 2012.
Malaysia's top shuttler Lee Chong Wei on Monday vowed to bounce back despite defeat in the Badminton world championship. Lin wins Olympic final rematch
Malaysia supports Lee
Malaysians rushed to show support to their national hero Lee Chong Wei despite his loss to nemesis Lin Dan in Badminton World Championship final on Sunday.