KUANTAN: Badminton ace Lee Zii Jia had to withdraw from the Commonwealth Games due to a recurring injury, says Datuk Seri Ti Lian Ker.
The Deputy Youth and Sports Minister stated Lee wished to compete within the upcoming Games from July 28 to Aug 8 however determined to relaxation and get better after receiving medical recommendation.
“The injury occurred after the match within the finals of the Thailand Open however earlier than he was absolutely healed, Lee went on to the Indonesia Open which induced his injury to recur and grow to be extra severe.
“This injury can be extended and impact Lee’s sport in the long term if not handled and given sufficient time for full restoration,” stated Ti after opening the Speed Track Legacy go-kart centre right here on Saturday (June 25).
Lee had introduced that he would skip the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham to give attention to the World Championships to be held in Tokyo from Aug 22 to 28.
Ti stated the information was disappointing to Malaysians as the entire nation was actually wanting ahead to seeing Lee compete and contribute a gold medal to the Malaysian contingent.
“However, we respect his determination and are of the view that Lee and his crew have made an intensive evaluation of his preparation and efficiency.
“His determination to give attention to preparations for the World Championships on the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium, Japan, can also be for his personal private success as a badminton participant and to carry glory to the nation,” he stated.
Ti stated Lee had already held a sequence of discussions with the National Sports Council on the matter, including that the Ministry would at all times help any determination Lee makes to be sure that he might uplift the nation’s title on the worldwide stage.
“According to the preliminary plan, Lee was recognized by the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) as one of many gamers within the nationwide badminton crew as having the potential to contribute a gold medal based mostly on his present efficiency.
“The Ministry will maintain discussions with BAM and the Olympic Council of Malaysia to assessment the goal of two medals. I’m additionally assured the opposite gamers can be ready to take up the problem to carry residence the medals,” stated Ti.
He additionally requested Malaysians not to go judgment on Lee’s well being with out realizing all of the info.
“I’ve spoken to Lee. It’s not about sacrificing the Commonwealth Games for the World Championships. It is about making a full restoration so there can be long-term glory as a substitute of a short-term one,” stated Ti.
He stated Lee would require at the least six weeks to make a full restoration.
