Misbun hopes Zii Jia will rise above storm to shine in worlds

By RAJES PAUL

Words of wisdom: Lee Zii Jia (right) listening to Misbun in this 2019 photo.

PETALING JAYA: Turn criticism into motivation.

That’s Datuk Misbun Sidek’s encouragement to his former student Lee Zii Jia as the latter takes on Jonatan Christie of Indonesia in the men’s singles first round of the World Championships at Royal Arena in Copenhagen today.

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Badminton , Lee Zii Jia , Misbun Sidek , World Championships

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