Lee Zii Jia

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Lee Zii Jia Serves Up Success: From Group Stage to Olympic Glory!

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Catch the thrilling journey of Lee Zii Jia as he fries French hopes and marches to the quarter-finals at the Paris 2024 Olympics!

In a spirited display of skill and determination, Malaysia's badminton sensation Lee Zii Jia surged through the group stages and into the knockout rounds of the 2024 Paris Olympics. With fans back home cheering him on, Zii Jia showcased his prowess against the crowd favorite, French shuttler Toma Junior Popov. The stakes were high and the tension palpable, but Zii Jia held his ground, beating Popov with scores of 21-13 and a nail-biting 24-22 in the second game. This victory not only solidified his status as a contender but also energized his supporters in Malaysia and beyond.

The path to the quarter-finals wasn’t without its hurdles, as many had speculated that Popov, backed by his French faithful, could turn the tide against the Malaysian superstar. However, Zii Jia's mettle prevailed, allowing him to advance with confidence. His performance was not just a testament to his skill but also a reflection of the hard work and dedication he’s poured into his training. As he prepares for the ultimate challenge in the knockouts, the anticipation among fans is electric, rooting for Zii Jia to make history on the Olympic stage.

Adding to his impressive journey, Zii Jia's triumph also comes amidst a notable buzz around his absence from live broadcasts. RTM, the official broadcaster, has been diligently covering the Paris 2024 Olympics, ensuring fans get a front-row seat to all the action. So, if you missed that exciting round of 16 match, fret not! There’s still time to catch the remaining games and cheer on this Malaysian prodigy. With his sights set on Olympic gold, Zii Jia represents not just his country but also the dreams of countless badminton fans.

As Zii Jia advances, he has broken barriers not just in his sport but has put Malaysian badminton on the map even further. Did you know that badminton is one of Malaysia’s most popular sports, with a rich history of producing world-class players? While working hard for Olympic glory, Zii Jia keeps the spirit of Malaysian badminton alive, encouraging young players to aspire for greatness. As we look forward to the next rounds, let’s rally behind Lee Zii Jia as he continues his quest for Olympic success!

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Malaysia's Lee Zii Jia into badminton round of 16 after powering ... (Olympics)

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'Popov can kill Zii Jia's Olympic dream' (New Straits Times Online)

KUALA LUMPUR: Backed by the fans, an inspired French shuttler, Toma Junior Popov, could turn a spoiler to Lee Zii Jia's dream of winning an Olympic medal in ...

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RTM asked to clarify absence of live broadcast for Zii Jia's ... (The Star Online)

RTM is the official broadcaster of the prestigious Paris Olympic Games, providing 17 days of continuous free coverage. The Paris Olympic events can be watched ...

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Zii Jia beats Popov to enter Olympics quarter-finals (Free Malaysia Today)

The Malaysian singles shuttler prevails 21-13, 24-22 after Toma Junior Popov, fired up by the home crowd, gave him a fright in the second game.

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Paris 2024: Zii Jia completes 'warm-up', advances to knock-out... (The Malaysian Reserve)

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Badminton champ Zi Jia reaches Olympic quarter-finals by beating ... (Malay Mail)

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 — Malaysian shuttler Lee Zi Jia beat world No. 20 Toma Junior Popov today to reach the Olympic men's badminton single quarter-finals.

Watch Lee Zii Jia vs Toma Popov (FRA) Live Stream (Badminton ... (Stadium Astro)

Malaysia's men singles ace Lee Zii Jia (World Ranking: 7) will be going up against Toma Popov from France (World Ranking: 20) in the Round of 16 of ...

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Paris 2024 badminton: Lee Zii Jia overpowers France's Toma Popov ... (Olympics)

Find out how the Malaysian shuttler defeated the crowd favourite to advance to his first Olympic quarter-final.

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Paris 2024: Zii Jia fries French hope to roll into quarters (The Edge Markets MY)

Malaysian professional men's singles shuttler Lee Zii Jia ousted France's top player Toma Junior Popov to advance to the quarterfinals at the 2024 Paris ...

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Zii Jia breaks French hearts to reach Olympic quarter-finals (New Straits Times Online)

KUALA LUMPUR: The French fans tried to rattle Lee Zii Jia but to no avail, as the world No. 7 marched into the Paris Olympic men's singles quarter-finals at ...

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Lee Zii Jia, bidding to become Malaysia's first Olympic badminton gold medallist, blocked out a "very crazy" Paris crowd on Thursday to beat his French ...

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Paris 2024: Zii Jia fries French hope to roll into... (The Malaysian Reserve)

Malaysian professional men's singles shuttler Lee Zii Jia ousted France's top player Toma Junior Popov to advance to the quarterfinals at the 2024 Paris ...

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Zii Jia to face Anders in Olympics quarters after beating homester ... (The Star Online)

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