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All England Open 2021: Malaysia bank on 'national hero' Lee Zii Jia for Tokyo Olympics success
Malaysian star defeated Denmark's Viktor Axelsen 30-29, 20-22, 21-9 Sunday to win the All England, one of the sport's most prestigious tournaments, for the first time.
The elder Lee was a three-time Olympic silver medallist and one of the greatest players of his generation.Norza Zakaria, president of the Badminton Association of Malaysia, praised Lee Zii Jia's victory as a "real achievement"."It augurs well with our plan to bring in new young players after the retirement of Lee Chong Wei... and to maintain Malaysia's presence on the international stage as a powerhouse," he told AFP.It came just months before the virus-delayed Tokyo Olympics but some Asian countries, notably powerhouse China, did not send players to the All England tournament.And Norza refused to be drawn on the younger Lee's chances at the Games."I don't want to pressure him. My advice to him is to stay grounded -- it's a marathon, not a sprint."
First Published:Mar 22, 2021, 12:07:40 IST
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