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Men’s singles shuttler Lee Zii Jia said the 21-13, 21-19 victory over Japan’s Koki Watanabe in the last Group B match at the Thomas Cup Finals 2026 yesterday, was more than just a consolation win. Photo by Bernama

Last Wednesday, Zii Jia showed encouraging signs when he snapped a 10-month winless streak, defeating India’s H.S. Prannoy 21-19, 21-11 to reach the second round of the Super 500 tournament. - Bernama file photo

National professional men’s singles shuttler Lee Zii Jia has stressed that he remains ready to don the national jersey if his services are required, but has placed personal performance standards as his main priority before making any commitment, particularly ahead of major tournaments such as the Thomas Cup and Asian Games this year. Photo by Bernama

Liverpool's Dutch manager Arne Slot shouts instructions to the players from the touchline during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Liverpool at Stamford Bridge in London on October 4, 2025. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP)

Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh urged national badminton star Lee Zii Jia to use the upcoming holiday period to rest and recover after a challenging year so he can return refreshed for the 2026 season. Photo: Bernama

In a personal statement shared on his Instagram account, the 27-year-old athlete reflected on a challenging year. - Photo: Instagram / @leeziijia

Lee Zii Jia - File pix

Lee injured his ankle during the World Tour Finals last December and made his return in March at the Orleans Masters, where he lost to Ireland’s Nhat Nguyen 21-23, 7-21 in the quarter-finals - Bernama FILE PIX

National women’s doubles number one pair Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah showed their class by storming into the last eight. - Bernama file photo

Zii Jia - File photo courtesy of @victor_malaysia