THE shocking news of Lee Zii Jia’s withdrawal from the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) and the subsequent ban on him and Goh Jin Wei from international tournaments is going to have long-term consequences on the development of badminton in Malaysia.
BAM is, to use a well-worn phrase, between a rock and a hard place. Agreeing with the move could encourage future players from leaving the fold just when BAM has started to build plans around them.
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