Kuala Lumpur: Malaysian officials on Saturday said an unnamed badminton player widely believed to be world number one Lee Chong Wei had failed a drugs test — but leapt to his defence, saying he would never take "shortcuts" to boost his career.


Lee Chong Wei 

Reports of a failed drugs test by the long-time top player with a reputation for humility and diligence have shocked followers of what is one of Asia's most popular sports.