PETALING JAYA: Men’s singles ace Lee Zii Jia suffered a major setback after missing out on the All-England Championships in Birmingham from March 3–8, ending his run in the prestigious Super 1000 event for the first time since his 2020 debut. Zii Jia, now world No. Meanwhile, Zii Jia is not the only former champion to miss out on the All-England as Axelsen, who also triumphed in 2022, has withdrawn from the competition. The two-time Olympic and world champion has been struggling with fitness issues and is yet to make his competitive return this year. 30 Leong Jun Hao will be the sole representative in the men’s singles.

Source: The Star January 24, 2026 02:14 UTC