KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi congratulated national singles badminton player Lee Zii Jia for winning the country’s second bronze medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics tonight.
He said the 26-year-old proved his commitment in securing the bronze for his country and that his spirit remained unbowed after he failed to progress to the finals.
“Congratulations to national singles player Zii Jia who managed to gift Malaysia our second bronze medal.
“We are very proud with LZJ’s great performance just now. You clearly are a national hero! Congratulations once again,” he said in a Facebook post tonight.
World number seven player Lee won the bronze when he put on a sterling display against Lakshya Sen of India, coming from behind to win 13-21, 21-16, 21-11 in the bronze medal decider at Porte de La Chapelle Arena, Paris today.
He had lost 14-21, 15-21 to Thailand’s Kunlavut Vitidsarn in the semi-finals yesterday.
Meanwhile, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof also conveyed his congratulatory message to Zii Jia.
“Congratulations Lee Zii Jia!!! The second bronze for our country. A scintillating performance. Congratulations once again,” he said in a Facebook post.
Other ministers also took the opportunity to congratulate the shuttler for his achievement tonight, including Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.
“Thank you Lee Zii Jia for bringing the second Paris Olympic bronze medal back for our beloved Malaysia! Congratulations! We are so proud of you,” he said.
Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Zambry Abdul Kadir, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad, and Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching also conveyed their congratulations to Lee on their respective Facebook pages.
— Bernama
