Expect fireworks as Zii Jia clashes with Chen Long in last 16


Chen Long of China beats Spain's Pablo Abian in the men's singles group match in Tokyo. - AP

PETALING JAYA: National No. 1 Lee Zii Jia continues his relentless march in his first Olympic Games by checking into the last 16 knockout stage in style.

The 23-year-old took only 35 minutes to crush Brice Leverdez of France 21-17, 21-5 to emerge as the Group M champion on Wednesday.

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