Feels like a doubly long time before fans can see Lee in action again


Olympics hopefuls: Chow Mei Kuan (front) and Lee Meng Yean are still looking at sealing their Tokyo tickets.

KUALA LUMPUR: Fans will have to wait longer to catch national singles ace Lee Zii Jia back in action after his All-England triumph.

The Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) confirmed that the world No. 8 will be rested for the upcoming World Tour event, the Indian Open from May 11-16.

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