Shuttler Zii Jia gets a spot in RTG provisional list again

Clock’s ticking: Lee Zii Jia has until May to decide whether he wants to join the RTG programme.

PUTRAJAYA: Lee Zii Jia has once again been named among Malaysia’s Olympic medal hopefuls after earning a spot in the provisional list for the Road to Gold (RTG) programme ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Games.

The 27-year-old independent men’s singles shuttler was shortlisted based on his recent achievements, which include a bronze medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics and his current world No. 8 ranking.