Give me time to be world class, Zii Jia tells fans


PETALING JAYA: Men’s singles shuttler Lee Zii Jia has called for patience from the Malaysian badminton fans, saying that he will have to bide his time to become a world-class player.

The 20-year-old is under immense pressure to succeed national No. 1 Lee Chong Wei as there is uncertainty about him making a comeback after being diagnosed with early-stage nose cancer.

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