Lee Chong Wei mourns Dr Hasmah: ‘To us, she was a warrior’

Datuk Seri Lee Chong Wei expressed heartfelt condolences on the passing of Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali, remembering her as a "warrior" and beloved figure in the Malaysian badminton community.

He recalled her unwavering support for the national squad and her enduring love for badminton, even playing until the age of 75.

Lee highlighted her pivotal role in fostering team unity through her wisdom and affection, which he described as the "strongest bulwark" for Malaysian badminton.

Tun Dr Siti Hasmah, the wife of former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, passed away at 100, and she will receive a state funeral as announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 — Badminton legend Datuk Seri Lee Chong Wei has paid tribute to Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali, remembering her as a “warrior” and a source of affection for the national squad, following her death today at the age of 100.

In a statement, Lee said he was left “frozen” when he received the news this morning, and that his heart felt “truly sad and heavy”.

He recalled speaking to Dr Hasmah in the lead-up to the Malaysia Open earlier this year, when she said she wanted to go to the stadium to support the national players. Lee said her love for badminton “never faded”, and that he had not realised it would be their last conversation.

“To outsiders, Tun was the wife of a former Prime Minister. But to me and the entire national badminton squad, Tun was a warrior, the person we respected most,” he said.

Lee said senior players often recounted Malaysia’s 1992 Thomas Cup victory, in which Dr Hasmah stood by the team as patron, and that she would tear up whenever she spoke of that success.

Over his nearly 20-year career, from his early days in the national squad to competing on the world stage, Lee said she was always present, regardless of whether he won or lost.

He added that she treated the players like her own children and would mediate with “gentleness and wisdom” whenever disagreements arose in the team.

According to Lee, her affection held the squad together and became the “strongest bulwark” for Malaysian badminton.

Lee also noted that Dr Hasmah herself played badminton until the age of 75, saying her passion for the sport inspired him and the whole team.

“Your smile and the warmth of your love will always live on in the court, and in the hearts of all Malaysians,” he said, ending his statement with “Rest in peace, Tun. We will always miss you.”

Dr Hasmah, the wife of former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, died today at the National Heart Institute (IJN) in Kuala Lumpur.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced that she would be accorded a state funeral.

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拿督斯里李宗伟对敦西蒂·哈斯玛·莫哈末·阿里博士的逝世表示深切哀悼，并缅怀她是一位“战士”，也是马来西亚羽毛球界备受爱戴的人物。

他回忆起她对国家队的坚定支持，以及她对羽毛球运动的持久热爱，甚至一直打到 75 岁。

李强调了她凭借智慧和爱心在促进团队团结方面发挥的关键作用，他称这是马来西亚羽毛球“最坚固的堡垒”。

前首相敦马哈蒂尔·穆罕默德的妻子敦西蒂·哈斯玛逝世，享年100岁。首相拿督斯里安华·易卜拉欣宣布，她将获得国葬。

吉隆坡，9月28日讯——羽毛球传奇人物拿督斯里李宗伟向敦西蒂·哈斯玛·莫哈末·阿里博士致敬，称她是一位“战士”，也是国家队深厚情谊的象征。西蒂·哈斯玛·莫哈末·阿里博士于今日去世，享年100岁。

李在一份声明中表示，他今天早上听到这个消息时“愣住了”，他的内心感到“非常悲伤和沉重”。

他回忆起今年早些时候马来西亚公开赛开赛前与哈斯玛博士的谈话，当时她说想去体育场为国家队队员加油。李说，她对羽毛球的热爱“从未消退”，他当时并没有意识到那竟是他们的最后一次谈话。

“在外人看来，敦是前首相的妻子。但对我以及整个国家羽毛球队来说，敦是一位战士，是我们最尊敬的人，”他说。

李说，资深球员经常回忆起马来西亚在 1992 年汤姆斯杯上的胜利，当时哈斯玛博士作为赞助人支持着球队，每当她谈到那次成功时，都会热泪盈眶。

李说，在他近 20 年的职业生涯中，从早期在国家队比赛到参加世界比赛，无论输赢，她始终都在他身边。

他还补充说，她对待球员就像对待自己的孩子一样，每当队内出现分歧时，她都会以“温柔和智慧”进行调解。

据李说，她的爱将整个队伍凝聚在一起，成为马来西亚羽毛球的“最坚实的堡垒”。

李还提到，哈斯玛博士本人一直打羽毛球到 75 岁，他说她对这项运动的热情激励了他和整个团队。

“您的笑容和温暖的爱将永远留在法庭上，也永远留在所有马来西亚人的心中，”他说道，并在声明的最后说道：“安息吧，敦。我们将永远怀念您。”

前首相敦马哈迪医生的妻子哈斯玛医生今天在吉隆坡国家心脏研究所（IJN）去世。

首相拿督斯里安华·易卜拉欣宣布，她将获得国葬待遇。

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