Source:REUTERS/VCG
[Saba Sports News] The BWF World Championships in Paris are currently in full swing. Malaysian men’s singles star Lee Zii Jia had previously announced his participation in this tournament. However, his debut did not go well. He was defeated 0-2 by South Korean player Jeon Hyeok Jin in the first round, failing to advance and suffering an early exit. This match was Lee Zii Jia’s first appearance in five months, following his first-round exit at the All England Open in March. After the match, Lee Zii Jia told media: “This is something I have to deal with in my career, as long as I’m still playing. So this is something I cannot avoid. This is something I have to face.” This World Championships marked Lee Zii Jia’s comeback debut after nearly six months out due to an ankle ligament injury. The prolonged absence from competition led to poor form and feel. During the match, his movement was slow, his footwork was chaotic, and his offense appeared relatively conservative, perhaps related to psychological shadows from the injury. We believe that as the men’s singles bronze medalist from the Paris Olympics, Lee Zii Jia has always been a focal point in badminton, carrying huge expectations and pressure. The first-round exit in a major tournament like the World Championships might also be related to the psychological burden of wanting to win but fearing loss.