Zii Jia says bronze a proof of his hard work and struggle as a pro

Roller-coaster ride: Lee Zii Jia celebrates after beating India’s Lakshya Sen in the men’s singles bronze medal playoff. — AFP

PETALING JAYA: Men’s singles shuttler Lee Zii Jia achieved a big moment in his badminton career by winning a bronze medal in his second Olympic Games appearance.

The 26-year-old Zii Jia fought back from a game down to beat India’s world No. 22 Lakshya Sen 13-21, 21-16, 21-11 in the third-place playoff at Adidas Arena in Port de la Chapelle yesterday.