Calmer Zii Jia is stepping in right direction after Down Under success


PETALING JAYA: Lee Zii Jia (pic) will be heading to the Paris Olympic Games with a calm mind and a pep in his step.

The world No. 8 shuttler claimed his second title of the year at the Australian Open after defeating world No. 6 Kodai Naraoka of Japan 21-19, 11-21, 21-18 in the final yesterday at the Quaycentre in Sydney Olympic Park.

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