Malaysian badminton ace Lee Zii Jia appeals two-year ban, says association

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KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian badminton star Lee Zii Jia has appealed a two-year ban imposed on him for quitting the national team, officials said Monday (Jan 24), after the move triggered wide

, officials said Monday , after the move triggered widespread anger.

"We are fully aware of the outpouring anger and frustration, and we truly understand the disappointment expressed towards the association," it said in a statement.The group faced a flood of complaints following the move to bar Lee, 23, from all games sanctioned by the Badminton World Federation, meaning it could stop him from competing at all.

The move was heavily panned by locals and foreign sportsmen alike, who gave their support to the Southeast Asian nation's rising star. Lee did not openly criticise the ban, but switched his social media profile photos to that of a black background that evening.

 

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