Shuttler’s mum: Zii Jia worked hard to make up for past failures


By GC TANIMRAN HILMY

ALOR SETAR: After a dismal performance at three earlier tournaments in Thailand since January, Lee Zii Jia just wanted to redeem himself when he stepped into Arena Birmingham on March 17.

His mother Leow Siet Peng said Zii Jia was so upset with his performance that he isolated himself for a while from those close to him, even his family.

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