Zii Jia, Tang Jie-Ee Wei's withdrawals from Asian Championships raise eyebrows


Malaysia’s Toh Ee Wei and Chen Tang Jie. — FAIHAN GHANI/The Star

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's campaign in the Asian Championships has taken a hit following the withdrawals of professional men’s singles shuttler Lee Zii Jia and mixed doubles pair Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei.

According to the Badminton World Federation (BWF) website, both entries have been officially withdrawn from the tournament in Ningbo, China, from April 8-13, though the reasons remain unclear.

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