Lee Zii Jia quits competitions temporarily


Men's singles Lee Zii Jia lost in the first round of the Indonesia Open. — IZZRAFIQ ALIAS/The Star

PETALING JAYA: Independent player Lee Zii Jia has decided to take a break from badminton temporarily after a first round defeat, this time at the Indonesia Open in Jakarta on Wednesday (June 14).

World No. 11 Lee Zii Jia suffered a 21-17, 21-13 defeat to Lakshya Sen of India in just 33 minutes in his opening round.

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