Three Malaysians led by Zii Jia storm into last eight in Finland


Lee Zii Jia advanced to quarter-finals of the Arctic Open in Vantaa, Finland on Oct 12. - The Star/S.S. Kanesan

PETALING JAYA: Independent shuttler Lee Zii Jia and the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) players Ng Tze Yong and Leong Jun Hao advanced to the Arctic Open quarter-finals in Vantaa, Finland on Thursday (Oct 12).

Zii Jia overcame Chico Aura of Indonesia 21-17, 18-21, 21-11 in a second round match that lasted for one hour.

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