Father’s Day became extra significant for Tan Wee Kiong and Lee Chong Wei as both men took to social media to express their joy and gratitude for different reasons as a father.

2016 Olympic silver medalist Tan posted a picture of him and his pregnant wife Chia Shi Leng on Sunday with a caption that read ‘2020 Surprise!’.

2020父亲节SURPRISE! #禹熈要当哥哥啦 #爸会加多一倍的爱给鼠来宝 #相约在十月 #辛苦了妈 #禹熈不合作所以这次没有合照

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The doubles ace and his wife, who also have a son, are expected to welcome their new addition in October.

For Lee, it was the joy of receiving a drawing resembling himself from his sons, Kingston and Terrance.

“Got a little surprise from my two sons. Very touched for their effort and it made me feel my importance in their lives. Being a dad is not easy, sometimes we yearn to be funny and casual yet need to put on the stern face in front of them.

“We would do anything just to make them proud. To all the dads in the world, give yourself a pat in the back. Your children may often choose ‘mummy’ as their preferred parent. It’s okay, a good thing. As one day, when you leave this world, you will want your wife to be cared for by your children.

“Continue to be the invisible hero, all fathers,” he said.

The former world number one has had plenty of time to spend with his kids since his retirement last June, and regularly takes to social media to share his moments with them.

Got a little surprise from my two sons. Very touched for their effort and it made me feel my importance in their lives. Being a dad is not easy, sometimes we yearn to be funny and casual yet need to put on the stern face in front of them. Need to be always setting a good example to them. Need to hide our weak side from them. Need to control emotions whenever by their side. We would do anything just to make them proud. To all dads in the world, give yourself a pat at the back. Your children may often chose ‘mummy’ as their preferred parent. It’s ok, it’s a good thing. As one day, when you leave this world, you will want your wife to be cared and loved for, by your children. Continue to be the invisible hero, all fathers. Happy Father’s Day ? 儿子的画作。父亲节快乐。 希望你们健康开心努力学习,以后当个对社会有贡献的人,我就快乐❤️

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