Tue Oct 15 09:39:20 UTC 2024: ## Lee Zii Jia Withdraws from Denmark Open Due to Ankle Injury

**Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (October 15, 2024)** – Malaysian badminton star Lee Zii Jia has been forced to withdraw from the VICTOR Denmark Open 2024 due to an ankle injury sustained during the quarter-finals of the Artic Open.

The bronze medalist, who brought pride to the nation at the Paris Olympics 2024, revealed the news in an official statement released yesterday by his team. Lee suffered the injury during his quarter-final match against Japanese player Watanabe Koki last Friday. Despite attempting to play yesterday, the discomfort in his ankle prevented him from performing at his best.

The injury marks Lee’s third defeat to Watanabe, who had previously defeated him at the China Open and the Swiss Open last year.

Lee’s withdrawal has left fans disappointed, but they are hoping for a swift recovery so he can return to the court and continue to make Malaysia proud.

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