Source: REUTERS/VCG
[Saba Sports News] The Japanese Badminton Open will kick off in mid-July. Malaysia’s top badminton player Lee Zii Jia has announced his participation in this tournament, indicating his return in July. Lee Zii Jia, who suffered an ankle sprain during last year’s year-end finals and briefly returned for the Olympics in March this year, had to cease competition again due to aggravated injuries after participating in the All England tournament, applying for protection of his world ranking. He initially planned to make his comeback at the American Badminton Super 300 series in June, but later expressed that it was unlikely he could return in June and instead set his sights on the Japanese Open in July. His decision to return in July suggests confidence in his injury recovery. As an influential commentator, I believe that Lee Zii Jia’s return will enhance both the entertainment value and competitiveness of the matches. His participation might alter the competitive landscape of the tournament, posing a certain threat to other players and making the results less predictable.