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National women’s singles players Wong Ling Ching and Goh Jin Wei kept Malaysia’s challenge alive at the Thailand Masters 2026. 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

Professional men’s singles player Lee Zii Jia has made an early exit from the 2026 India Open after losing his first round match at Indira Gandhi Sports Complex today. Bernama FILE PIX

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

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

Pearly-Thinaah climbed one spot with 89,416 points, trailing only China’s Liu Sheng Shu-Tan Ning, who remain in the top position with 111,634 points.

Lee Zii Jia - File pix

A mysterious sketch posted by badminton star Lee Zii Jia on his Instagram story, today, which sparked curiosity. - Photo: INSTAGRAM / @leeziijia

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