Youngster Zii Jia stuns top seed Tanongsak in Thailand


PETALING JAYA: Young shuttler Lee Zii Jia (pic) has given Malaysia’s men’s singles back-up department a timely boost.

The world junior bronze medallists pulled off the biggest win in his budding career when he dumped top seed and world No. 11 Tanongsak Saensomboonsuk in the second-tier Thailand Masters at the Nimibutur Stadium in Bangkok yesterday.

Save 30% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.73/month

Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.63/month

Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
Sport , badminton , lee Zii jia

Next In Badminton

Aaron-Wooi Yik and Aaron-Khai Xing set to clash in Indian Open first round
Casting net wider
BAM boss Zafrul set to launch Adopt-A-Player project to raise juniors’ profile�
Dare to dream again
Chong Wei advises�Pearly-Thinaah to get over home setback and restore pride
Chong Wei: Don't fear home pressure, Pearly-Thinaah must rise in India
BAM boss Zafrul set to launch Adopt-A-Player project to raise juniors' profile
Zii Jia hopes Daren's return can spark Gemke breakthrough in India
Zi Yu-Noraqilah open season with maiden international title
Kunlavut plans to treat his idol Lee after anti-climactic final

Others Also Read