Badminton: Lee Zii Jia Withdraws from Malaysia Open Due to Injury
Lee Zii Jia, the world number six men’s singles shuttler, has withdrawn from the Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Tour 2025 season opener, the Malaysia Open, scheduled for next week. The 26-year-old has not fully recovered from the right ankle ligament injury sustained during the BWF World Tour Finals in December 2024.
Injury Update
According to a statement posted by Team LZJ, Zii Jia’s participation in the India Open and Indonesia Masters, scheduled for January 2025, is also under consideration, pending his full recovery. The statement read, "His participation in the India Open and Indonesia Masters, scheduled for January 2025, is also under consideration, pending his full recovery."
Tournament Update
Zii Jia was set to face Taiwan’s Su Li Yang in the opening round of the World Tour Super 1000 tournament at the Axiata Arena. However, with his withdrawal, his participation in the tournament is now uncertain.
Previous Performance
For the record, Zii Jia suffered an early exit in the tournament last year, losing 21-16, 19-21, 15-21 to China’s Lu Guang Zu.
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Conclusion
Zii Jia’s withdrawal from the Malaysia Open is a setback for fans of the sport, but his team is optimistic that he will make a full recovery and return to form soon.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the reason for Zii Jia’s withdrawal from the Malaysia Open?
A: Zii Jia has not fully recovered from the right ankle ligament injury sustained during the BWF World Tour Finals in December 2024.
Q: Will Zii Jia participate in the India Open and Indonesia Masters?
A: His participation in the India Open and Indonesia Masters, scheduled for January 2025, is under consideration, pending his full recovery.
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