Zii Jia keeps ’em waiting over decision to join RTG or not


Malaysia men’s singles shuttler Lee Zii Jia celebrates after beating Denmark’s Anders Antonsen during the quarter-final match of Malaysian Masters at Axiata Arena in Bukit Jalil on Friday. — IZZRAFIQ ALIAS/The Star

PETALING JAYA: The ball is now in professional men’s singles shuttler Lee Zii Jia’s court as he weighs a decision on whether to accept the offer to join the elite sports programme, Road to Gold (RTG), in preparation for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh revealed that she had met the world No. 15 last week and presented him with the terms as well as the additional support he would receive if he joins the programme.

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