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Malaysia has added a second bronze medal to its tally as World No. 7 Lee Zii Jia secured a hard-fought victory against India&rsquo;s World No. 22 Lakshya Sen in a thrilling three-set match.
The match was intense from the start. In the first set, Zii Jia struggled to maintain momentum, making several errors and ultimately losing 13-21.
However, Zii Jia regained his composure in the second set, showing remarkable resilience. Despite losing a four-point lead and allowing Lakshya to tie at 12-12, Zii Jia remained calm and focused, ultimately winning the set 21-16.
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Phenomenal rally. Gilaa Lee Zii Jia buat impossible save. 🤯 <a href="https://t.co/WTtgcLt4kI">pic.twitter.com/WTtgcLt4kI</a>
&mdash; leeziijia biceps (@leeziijiabiceps) <a href="https://twitter.com/leeziijiabiceps/status/1820451509215408141?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 5, 2024</a></blockquote>

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LEE ZII JIA FREAKING DID IT 😭😭😭😭🫵🏻 HIS HARD WORK PAID OFF! HE TRULY DESERVES THIS! THIS WIN IS REALLY FOR HIMSELF! HE BEAT HIS BIGGEST ENEMY WHICH IS HIMSELF! CONGRATS FOR YOUR FIRST MEDAL IN OLYMPICS! <a href="https://t.co/TBNGAoETa6">pic.twitter.com/TBNGAoETa6</a>
&mdash; bob&eacute; (@bobeside) <a href="https://twitter.com/bobeside/status/1820456553931276746?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 5, 2024</a></blockquote>

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With momentum on his side, Zii Jia applied consistent pressure in the third set, quickly establishing a seven-point lead. Although Lakshya managed to close the gap, a right-arm injury later hindered his ability to play, making it difficult for him to deliver effective smashes. Taking advantage of this, Zii Jia secured the win with a decisive 21-11 victory in the third set.
With this victory, Zii Jia becomes the third Malaysian to win an Olympic men&rsquo;s singles badminton medal, joining the ranks of Rashid Sidek and Lee Chong Wei.
A Tearful Post-Match Interview For Lee Zii Jia
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He never cried these whole 3 years after turning pro, but his tears fell down today after contributing a medal towards his country. "Every morning, saya wake up, nampak mcm&sup2; news. I was wondering that apa yg saya buat salah. I just wake up every morning, showing up for&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/2q18WbkREn">pic.twitter.com/2q18WbkREn</a>
&mdash; Z 💎🇲🇾 (@theone_xyz) <a href="https://twitter.com/theone_xyz/status/1820465078715707833?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 5, 2024</a></blockquote>

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Despite securing a bronze medal, Zii Jia&rsquo;s dramatic comeback left him unsatisfied. During an emotional post-match interview, the 26-year-old reflected tearfully on his badminton journey.
&ldquo;A lot has happened in the past three years. There were times when I wanted to give up, but I didn&rsquo;t cry, not even once.&rdquo;
&ldquo;I came this far&hellip; every morning when I wake up, I see so much news about myself. I kept wondering what I did wrong. I wake up every morning showing up for training and stay quiet and I don&rsquo;t know what happened, especially with the media. I just tell myself to keep silent no matter how they humiliate me or say anything about me. I kept silent because I know that I will prove to them. Despite this only being a bronze medal, I will come back stronger in LA (Olympics 2028) and I will get the gold medal,&rdquo; he shared.
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He also reflected on his journey, mentioning that a year ago, he was uncertain if he would even qualify for the Olympics due to his plummeting rank, which marked the lowest point of his career. Yet here he stands, now a bronze medalist.
Malaysians Proud Of His Journey After Having A Year Of Struggles
Familiar with the Malaysian badminton scene, Zii Jia received an outpouring of congratulations on social media for his significant achievement, especially after a year of struggles both on and off the court. Many netizens also criticized those who had made negative comments about him, asserting that commentators from Astro owe him an official apology for occasionally underestimating him.
Here's some of the comments:
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The crowd celebrated Lee Zii Jia's bronze medal win at mamak <a href="https://t.co/KY7CfKZXl1">pic.twitter.com/KY7CfKZXl1</a>
&mdash; @ (@anthraxxx781) <a href="https://twitter.com/anthraxxx781/status/1820486456013656182?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 5, 2024</a></blockquote>

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Tahniah Lee Zii Jia! Satu lagi persembahan memukau yang menghadirkan pingat gangsa kedua untuk negara! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KitaSemuaTeamMAS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KitaSemuaTeamMAS</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Olympics?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Olympics</a> <a href="https://t.co/lLVYVOCS03">https://t.co/lLVYVOCS03</a>
&mdash; Anwar Ibrahim (@anwaribrahim) <a href="https://twitter.com/anwaribrahim/status/1820456088107626624?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 5, 2024</a></blockquote>

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he might get bronze medal , but he deserved to get the biggest trophy for winning the battle inside him , Lee Zii Jia , the man you are , im beyond proud 😭
&mdash; adelle (@adrenaira) <a href="https://twitter.com/adrenaira/status/1820465353882996880?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 5, 2024</a></blockquote>

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I could see that he was mentally struggling. Those comments hurt him and even the strongest ppl get hurt. Malaysia believes in him! So believe in yourself LZJ!! Kau mmg boleh!! 🇲🇾💪🏼 LA Olympics let&rsquo;s go!
&mdash; 🌼 (@yk_flowerr) <a href="https://twitter.com/yk_flowerr/status/1820467215994658940?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 5, 2024</a></blockquote>

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Commentator tua booomer dari astro arena tu kene officially minta maaf dengan Lee Zii Jia . I kenot laaa 😭
&mdash; MotherTruckers (@aurizons) <a href="https://twitter.com/aurizons/status/1820467900605706736?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 5, 2024</a></blockquote>

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Maybe from diff perspective, kita telah biasa dgn standard lee chong wei dahulu setiap olympic dpt silver dn kita secara tidak sedar meletakkn harapan gold itu kpda lee zia jia. Come on guys to get someone like lee chong wei mmg xboleh la so give him some slack guys.
&mdash; D.A.N (@RFEzman) <a href="https://twitter.com/RFEzman/status/1820473465729896733?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 5, 2024</a></blockquote>

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First of all, commentator Astro Arena yang tak sekolah tu kena minta maaf publicly! Itu mengganggu fokus &amp; konsentrasi LZJ di semi-final
&mdash; Sam Yong (@SamFrazad) <a href="https://twitter.com/SamFrazad/status/1820470312364056616?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 5, 2024</a></blockquote>

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Meanwhile, amidst the criticism directed at other media personnel, the "bangmed" at the Olympics shared a special moment with Zii Jia, who let him wear his bronze medal. This gesture exemplified how journalists should positively engage with our national athletes.
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Hadiah Lee Zii Jia buat bangmed 🥉🇲🇾<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoForGold?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GoForGold</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SokongMalaysia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SokongMalaysia</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OlimpikParis2024?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OlimpikParis2024</a> <a href="https://t.co/o3PnEqEXyW">pic.twitter.com/o3PnEqEXyW</a>
&mdash; ASTRO ARENA (@ASTROARENA) <a href="https://twitter.com/ASTROARENA/status/1820500063405445320?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 5, 2024</a></blockquote>

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A huge congratulations to Lee Zii Jia! Even though you modestly say it's only a bronze, it is a well-deserved win. We know you'll bounce back stronger, especially with all of Malaysia cheering you on.
As badminton wraps up, we still have several athletes competing in the Olympics: Ashley Lau in golf, Aniq Kasdan in weightlifting, Nur Dhabitah Sabri and Bertrand Rhodict Lises in diving, and the remarkable 'Pocket Rocketman' Azizulhasni Awang in cycling.
We wish them all the best and hope they bring home medals, especially the gold!
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It’s been a challenging year for him. Despite it being bronze, this win is well-deserved.

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Lee Zii Jia Bags 2nd Olympic Bronze Medal For Malaysia!

Lee Zii Jia Bags 2nd Olympic Bronze Medal For Malaysia!

It’s been a challenging year for him. Despite it being bronze, this win is well-deserved.

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