Zhiyi hungry for more titles after missing boat to Paris

China women’s singles shuttler Wang Zhiyi in action against compatriot Zhang Yiman during the semi-final match of Malaysian Masters at Axiata Arena in Bukit Jalil on Saturday. — IZZRAFIQ ALIAS/The Star

KUALA LUMPUR: The disappointment of not qualifying for the Paris Olympics has ignited a strong determination in Wang Zhiyi to claim more titles.

World No. 7 Zhiyi accumulated 75,148 points to finish fourth among China’s women’s singles shuttlers behind Chen Yufei (102,596 points), He Bingjiao (76,274), and Han Yue (75,148) in the Road to Paris rankings.