Bad umpiring,food poisoning defeated me: Lee Chong

“The Chinese played well,but I wasn’t well before the match. I was suffering from food poisoning and seeked some medication before the match,” Lee told reporters after the encounter.

Fuming at some of the umpiring decisions that went against him,Lee said the line umpires need to improve their quality of judgments,especially before India hosts the World Championship in August this year.

“The umpires are not fit enough for the tournament. I hope things will improve in the world championship,” he said.

The Malaysian,who lost the match despite an attacking start,was also not quite happy with the facilities here at the Gachibowli stadium.

“No comments (about the facilities). It can improve.” Lee Chong thumped Long 21-7 in the first game,but Long avenged soon by winning the next game 21-16 to make it one-all.

In the third game,the Malaysian was trailing by five points at 11-16 when he put up a spirited fight to go 12-18,16-18 and then leveled it at 18-18 but the Chinese soon raced away to 20-18.

It was at this crucial juncture that during his service,Long’s shuttle landed on the line but Lee went to the umpire and insisted that he wasn’t ready.

The umpire,however,ruled it in favour of the Chinese as Lee had attempted the shot.

Meanwhile,Chen Long said that it the biggest victory of his career.

“Yes,it is the biggest victory. I know I’m not in the same league as he but I played hard. The wind direction changed in the second game but I could control it. I will give my best in the coming matches as well,” he said.