Chong Wei ready to be Zii Jia’s motivator


Possible scenario: Will Lee Zii Jia (left) ever be Lee Chong Wei’s protege?

PETALING JAYA: Former great Lee Chong Wei may not be in a position to become Lee Zii Jia’s coach but he intends to do one thing – be his motivator.

And yesterday, the three-time Olympic Games silver medallist Chong Wei provided timely support for his successor by encouraging Zii Jia to find ways to regain his confidence and rise up from a difficult period in his career.

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