National badminton champion Lee Chong Wei wants his fourth and final Olympics to end on a golden note to make it the most memorable of his life.

The Rio de Janerio Olympic Games in Brazil is the fourth for Lee after Athens (2004), Beijing (2008), and London (2012).

"This is not only my dream but also the dream of all Malaysians. I have to make the best preparation as this is my last Olympic Games," he told Bernama.

Lee, 33, left Athens empty handed after exiting the second round at the hands of Chen Hong of China.

Four years later, Lee came close to winning Malaysia's first gold medal in Beijing when he made it to the final, only to lose to Lin Dan of China.

In London, Chong Wei's attempt for the gold medal was again within reach, but he was again thwarted by Lin Dan and had to settle for the silver.

Chong Wei said the focus of his training was on mental and physical aspects.

"I want to be really prepared as this is my final Olympics," he said.

In addition to the desire to win the gold, Chong Wei also wants to revel in the excitement of the Olympics, something he did not experience in the past, as he was busy preparing for matches.

"Being the flag bearer of Jalur Gemilang in Rio for the opening ceremony will give me the opportunity to savour the excitement of the Olympic Games."

Chong Wei said it would be a loss if he missed the opening ceremony of the Olympics as world focus would be on the flag bearer and the Malaysian athletes.

The player from Bukit Mertajam, Penang, said he really appreciated the honour given to him as flag bearer, by the Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM).

- Bernama