Zii Jia resumed training with the national squad at Akademi Badminton Malaysia (ABM) in Bukit Kiara on Friday (April 10), under the supervision of men’s singles coach K. Yogendran. The session, which lasted over two hours, saw Zii Jia looking sharp in match play against several national back-up players. Daren believes such sessions are beneficial as they provide Zii Jia with a wider range of sparring partners. Zii Jia is expected to be part of the national squad for the Thomas Cup in Horsens, Denmark, from April 24 to May 3. Zii Jia had earlier raised concerns after an ankle injury, which forced him to delay his return to training with the national squad twice.

Source: The Star April 10, 2026 16:33 UTC