Lee Zii Jia was slated to play against Momota Kento from Japan, a two-time world champion, in the first round.
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Malaysian badminton player Lee Zii Jia has decided not to participate in the Korean Masters 2023, which kicked off this Tuesday (Nov 7) in Gwangju. Team LZJ shared this update on social media on Monday, November 6. They stated, “After consultation with doctors and physical experts, Team LZJ agrees that it’s best for Lee Zii Jia to take a little bit more time to rest before coming back to action.”
The announcement clarified that Zii Jia is not dealing with any significant injuries and is expected to make a return in the near future. The independent athlete, currently the world’s 11th ranked men’s singles player, is expected to rejoin the competitive circuit at the Japan Masters (Nov 14-19) followed by the China Masters (Nov 21-26). His recent triumph was at the Arctic Open 2023, and he was last seen competing at the Denmark Open 2023.
Lee Zii Jia was slated to play against Momota Kento from Japan, a two-time world champion, in the first round. Momota, who is ranked 52nd globally, hasn’t competed since the Australia Open in August, where he was defeated by Jonatan Christie in the first round. Although he was chosen for the Asian Games in Hangzhou, an injury forced him to withdraw.
Zii Jia, the popular Malaysian shuttler, captured the men’s singles gold at the 2019 SEA Games and earned his inaugural BWF Super 1000 title at the All England Open in 2021. He also clinched the men’s singles title at the 2022 Badminton Asia Championships which added to his impressive list of achievements.
Gwangju Women’s University Stadium will be the venue for the prestigious Korea Masters 2023. Scheduled from the November 7 to November 12, 2023, this is the 15th edition of the BWF Super 300 event. It is also the 31st fixture in the 2023 BWF World Tour lineup. The athletes at the Korea Masters 2023 will be competing for a share of the $210,000 prize fund.
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