Lee Zii Jia: “So Close Yet So Far” from Olympic Final
Malaysian shuttler Lee Zii Jia voiced his disappointment after losing the men’s singles semi-final at the Paris Olympics to Thailand’s world champion Kunlavut. Lee, ranked seventh globally, was defeated 14-21, 15-21 by the eighth-ranked Kunlavut. Despite the loss, Lee is now focused on the bronze medal match. He acknowledged Kunlavut’s superior play and emphasized the importance of concentrating on his upcoming match to secure a podium finish.