Lee Zii Jia Reflects on Semi-Final Defeat: “Just One Step Away”
Malaysian shuttler Lee Zii Jia expressed his regret and disappointment after losing the men’s singles semi-final at the Paris Olympics to Thailand’s world champion Kunlavut. Lee, ranked seventh in the world, lost 14-21, 15-21 to Kunlavut, thus missing the final. He is now preparing for the bronze medal match. Lee acknowledged Kunlavut’s strong performance and stressed the need to remain focused and not dwell on the semi-final loss.