Zii Jia, Aaron-Wooi Yik are through but Tze Yong loses in second round at worlds

By K.M. BOOPATHY

Fightback: Defending champions Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik made it to the second round of the world meet in Copenhagen. - Badminton Photo

PETALING JAYA: Shuttler Lee Zii Jia booked his berth in the third round but Ng Tze Yong crashed out in the World Championships in Copenhagen.

The independent player Zii Jia, who trains under coach Wong Tat Meng, secured a 21-11, 21-16 win over Brian Yang of Canada in 33 minutes in Copenhagen on Wednesday (Aug 23).

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