That is why Chong Wei is still open to giving professional singles shuttler Lee Zii Jia a chance to prove himself in the Thomas Cup Finals, despite the shuttler’s disappointing outings in his last two tournaments in Europe. Zii Jia did not qualify for the Asian Championships in Ningbo, China, from April 7-12, and will have a longer time to prepare. Chong Wei, who is BAM’s performance committee chairman, believes Zii Jia should be given the space and time to rediscover his form. He added that Zii Jia would communicate with national singles coaching director Kenneth Jonassen regarding his plans. "We are ready to offer help, but Zii Jia said he is getting treatment elsewhere and is comfortable with that.

Source: The Star March 22, 2026 11:29 UTC