In a candid and emotional interview with Astro Arena, Lee Zii Jia opened up about the personal struggles he faced during his triumphant journey to victory. The world saw his success, but few knew of the suppressed emotions he was dealing with.

"What have I done wrong?" he questioned, breaking down during the interview.


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Discussing his "secret ingredient" for winning the intense badminton match, Zii Jia revealed, "I just told myself not to give up and keep going." However, he began to shed tears as he recalled the difficult days over the past three years, waking up each morning to see his name in the headlines.

"I can't help but think, what have I done wrong?" he said, reflecting on how the media had tarnished his name and how netizens insulted him. Despite this, Zii Jia chose to remain silent, focusing instead on proving his critics wrong and showing that his journey was just beginning.

Zii Jia admitted that he had faced numerous challenges since leaving the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) and playing solo. "I was struggling with my performance, my ranking dropped, and I never thought I could represent Malaysia in the Paris Olympics 2024. But I never gave up, and I got the Bronze Medal, although my initial goal was to get the Gold."

Malaysia's pride, Lee Zii Jia, has undoubtedly made a significant contribution to our nation's badminton scene, but also inspired countless individuals to chase their dreams. As a nation, we are grateful for his dedication and hard work, which have made a significant contribution to Malaysian badminton.

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