Malaysia’s fate is tied to the Zii Jia factor | Timesport On The Beat

About this episode

Kwan Yoke Meng discusses the importance of Lee Zii Jia for Malaysia's success in the upcoming Thomas Cup.

Former Thomas Cup winner Kwan Yoke Meng said Malaysia’s key to winning the prestigious men’s team tournament lies in Lee Zii Jia. He felt that the independent shuttler is arguably the strongest third singles in the competition starting on Friday in Horsens, Denmark, therefore making him a powerful weapon for Malaysia. Yoke Meng, who had trained Zii Jia during his junior days, even went as far as to say that the world has yet to witness the former All England champion at his best.

People in this episode

Guest: Kwan Yoke Meng

Topics covered

• badminton
• Thomas Cup
• Lee Zii Jia
• sports analysis
• Malaysia sports

Keywords

• Thomas Cup
• Lee Zii Jia
• Kwan Yoke Meng
• badminton
• Malaysia
• sports

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: All England

Places: Malaysia, Horsens, Denmark

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