Lee Zii Jia, remember that name.
source: India Today
Badminton has once again become the sport that unites us all, and the 22-year-old Kedahan is clear-lee a symbol of Malaysian pride, following his victory in defeating World Champion Danish player Viktor Axelsen, thus bringing home the All England Open Men’s glorious trophy.
Let's see what Malaysians think of our pride and joy:
We love this energy! Lee Zii Jia earned his title fair and square, and that shouldn't be debatable.
Indeed. Lee Zii Jia possesses his own strengths and abilities that are unique to himself, and shouldn't be placed in a competition he certainly did not sign up for. He should reside and shine in his own league, without the shadows of those who have succeeded before him. Go Lee Zii Jia!
Imagine winning the All England Championship even before you reach 25. BIG FLEX.
Former minister of youth and sports, Khairy Jamaluddin has also expressed his pride and hopes that Lee Zii Jia will be given further training worthy of a champion.
Khairy Jamaluddin is not the only big name congratulating him last night. Best Athlete Of All Time Dato Nicol Ann David also took to Twitter to applaud his victory and even crowned him the #prideofmalaysia.
Last but not least,
Amidst all the uncertainty and the chaos surrounding our country at the moment, Lee Zii Jia became a symbol of hope overnight.
source: News Strait Times
We hope all Malaysians will remember this day as one of the evidences that we Malaysians are still capable of unity, above all.
Go congratulate our champion on his official Instagram!