Playing while unfit costs Zii Jia dearly


PETALING JAYA: Professional men’s singles shuttler Lee Zii Jia knew he was unfit but still made an attempt to play in the Japan Open.

It, however, backfired as the 26-year-old put up a lethargic performance and went down 18-21, 13-21 to youngster Alex Lanier of France in the opening round in Yokohama.

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