Badminton

Axelsen limps out in duel against Zii Jia

By RAJES PAUL
Sorry mate: Lee Zia Jia wins after Viktor Axelsen concedes walkover due to injury in Sudirman Cup.

PETALING JAYA: Lee Zii Jia was left shocked after Viktor Axelsen limped out just after a few points in a much-anticipated clash between the men's singles stars from Malaysia and Denmark in the Sudirman Cup.

The world No. 1 Axelsen was forced to concede a walkover because of a hamstring injury during the quarter-final tie in Suzhou, China, today (May 19).

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