Zii Jia loses chance at gold at Paris Olympics

Updated 1 year ago · Published on 4 Aug 2024 6:58PM · 0 Comments

Malaysia's Lee Zii Jia did his best against Thailand's reigning world champion Kunlavut Vitidsarn, losing 21-14, 21-15 in 50 minutes. – BAM pic, August 4, 2024.

WORLD No. 7 Lee Zii Jia lost to Thailand’s reigning world champion Kunlavut Vitidsarn in the Paris Olympic men’s singles badminton semi-finals today.

This defeat has ended Malaysia’s gold medal bid in badminton.

Zii Jia did his best against the in-form Kunlavut, losing 21-14, 21-15 in 50 minutes.

There is still a chance for a medal as Zii Jia will be back on the court at Porte de la Chapelle Arena to fight for the bronze medal.

He will face either world No. 2 Viktor Axelsen or India’s Lakshya Sen in the bronze medal match on Monday. – August 4, 2024.

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