Zii Jia to replace Khairul Anuar as male flagbearer from Malaysia in Tokyo Olympics


PETALING JAYA: National shuttler Lee Zii Jia (pic) will replace archer Khairul Anuar Mohamad as the national contingent's male flagbearer for the Tokyo Olympics later this month.

The 23-year-old will join mixed doubles teammate Goh Liu Ying in carrying the Jalur Gemilang during the opening ceremony on July 23.

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