Rio 2016: Lee Chong Wei to meet Chen Long in finals

NATIONAL shuttler Datuk Lee Chong wei will meet Chen Long from China in the men's singles badminton final at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games.

Chen Long beat Viktor Axelsen of Denmark in straight sets during the semifinals match Friday night.

Earlier, Chong Wei defeated his arch rival, two-time Olympic champion Lin Dan, 15-21, 21-11, 22-20 in an epic semi-final showdown to book him a spot in the finals.