Lee Zii Jia Suffers Ankle Injury, Forced to Withdraw from BWF World Tour Finals

Lee Zii Jia’s Right Ankle Ligament Injury is Manageable

Professional men’s singles shuttler Lee Zii Jia’s right ankle ligament injury is manageable, his team said today. His training programme and tournament plan for the upcoming season will be based on close examination by the team and medical advice, the team said.

The Injury Forces Zii Jia to Withdraw from the Tournament

The injury forced Zii Jia, ranked world No 8, to withdraw from his final Group A match against China’s Li Shi Feng in the BWF World Tour Finals in Hangzhou, China, on Friday. Zii Jia was leading 15-11 in the second game against Shi Feng when he had to retire after suffering the injury. He had taken the first game 22-20.

Priority is to Get Zii Jia Back to Full Health

A statement from his team said the priority is to get Zii Jia back to full health and peak physical condition before he returns to the court. Zii Jia, bronze medallist at the Paris Olympics, was not allowed immediate treatment by the tournament officials before the second game was eventually stopped and he was taken off the court in a wheelchair.

New BWF Rules on Medical Treatment

According to the new BWF rules, players are not allowed medical treatment during the game and must wait until the break. The BWF rules also state that all results are nullified if a player concedes a walkover. Zii Jia had won his two earlier Group A matches, defeating Taiwan’s Chou Tien Chen 21-13, 21-15 and Denmark’s world No 2 Anders Antonsen 21-14, 21-19.

Conclusion

Lee Zii Jia’s injury is a setback for the Malaysian badminton team, but it is encouraging to know that his injury is manageable and he will be able to make a full recovery. The priority is to get Zii Jia back to full health and peak physical condition before he returns to the court.

FAQs

Q: What is the extent of Lee Zii Jia’s injury?
A: Lee Zii Jia has suffered a right ankle ligament injury.

Q: Will Zii Jia be able to compete in the upcoming season?
A: The decision to allow Zii Jia to compete in the upcoming season will be based on close examination by his team and medical advice.

Q: What are the new BWF rules on medical treatment?
A: According to the new BWF rules, players are not allowed medical treatment during the game and must wait until the break.