That is why professional shuttler Lee Zii Jia is appreciative of Liew Daren’s return to the coaching role as he looks to revive his flagging career. Zii Jia faces an immediate challenge in the first round against Denmark’s world No. Now ranked 144 in the world, Zii Jia is banking on Daren to guide him back to the top. “I have confidence in him, and he was willing to take on this challenge,” Zii Jia had stated. After the defeat, Zii Jia said he has set his sights on returning to the world’s top 20 by the end of the year.

Source: The Star January 13, 2026 11:40 UTC