Zii Jia draws strength from home fans support after early exit

Zii Jia draws strength from home fans support after early exit

KUALA LUMPUR: The local fans' support will keep men's singles shuttler Lee Zii Jia going.

Zii Jia: Home Support Fuels Recovery After Badminton Exit - Archysport

KUALA LUMPUR: The local fans’ support will keep men’s singles shuttler Lee Zii Jia going. Zii Jia, who was making his comeback in the Malaysian Open after an injury-riddled 2025, suffered a 12-21, 17-21 defeat at the hands of India’s world No. 32 Ayush Shetty at Axiata Arena, Bukit Jalil on Tuesday (Jan 6). The independent player was competing in his first tournament since suffering a back injury in the China Masters in September and struggled f…

Malaysia Open: Zii Jia Stumbles On Return, But Rising Stars Man-Tee Shine Bright

Subscribe to our FREE Newsletter, or Telegram and WhatsApp channels for the latest stories and updates. National badminton star Lee Zii Jia has pledged to redouble his efforts after suffering a first-round defeat at the Malaysia Open 2026 on Monday (Jan 6). The Olympic bronze medallist lost to India’s Ayush Shetty at Axiata Arena in Bukit Jalil, marking a disappointing return to competitive action after nearly four months on the sidelines due to…