Jing Yi decides to leave BAM after 12 years


Malaysian Tee Jing Yi returns a shot to Kristina Gavnholt of Rep.Cze during their match in Womens single group play stage at Riocentro in Rio De Janiero.Tee won 22-120,21-15.AZHAR MAHFOF/The Star (13/8/2016)

PETALING JAYA: Two-time Olympian shuttler Tee Jing Yi has severed ties with the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) after 12 years.

The 27-year-old Penangite, playing most of her career in the women’s singles before switching to doubles last year, tendered her resignation last week.

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