Incredible Lee crushes Viktor to win All-England title


Lee Zii Jia celebrates after winning the All-England title

PETALING JAYA: Lee Zii Jia put up an incredible show to emerge as the All-England men's singles champion.

The 22-year-old toiled for one hour and 14 minutes to dethrone Viktor Axelsen of Denmark 30-29,20-22,21-9 in a pulsating final at the Arena Birmingham on Sunday (March 21).

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