Zii Jia can expect tricky opener against coach’s former charge in Korea


PETALING JAYA: Lee Zii Jia’s (pic) short break from badminton will come to an end at the Korean Open in Yeosu from July 18-22 where the shuttler will make an exciting return to competitions.

Zii Jia decided to take a temporary break from competition after his first-round exit in the Indonesian Open two weeks ago but will be competing in the back-to-back Korean and Japan Opens (July 25-30).

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