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Can Zii Jia Keep The Momentum Going?

Dato’ Kenny Goh, General Secretary, Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM)

23-Mar-21 21:00

Can Zii Jia Keep The Momentum Going?

22-year-old Kedah-born shuttler Lee Zii Jia put life back into Malaysian badminton after blazing his way to the All England title, which did not come off as an easy feat after having to go against two world best shuttlers, Kento Momota & Viktor Axelson. Looking ahead at Tokyo Olympics, can Zii Jia keep up the momentum? Dato’ Kenny Goh, General Secretary for Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) joins us to speak on Zii Jia’s recent winning and reveal strategic plans BAM has for the upcoming Olympics with one of their initiatives, “Project 24”.

IMAGE SOURCE: TIM KEETON / EPA

Produced by: Daryl Ong

Presented by: Daryl Ong, Ali Johan


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Tags:  Bar NoneBadminton Association of Malaysia (BAM)Project 24Tokyo 2020 Olympics





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