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[Saba Sports News] With the countdown to the 2024 Paris Olympics just 15 days away, Malaysian badminton star Lee Zii Jia recently published an article on the social media page of his LZJ team, with the theme “Dare to Chase Dreams.” Lee Zii Jia shared that his parents instilled in him the dream of participating in the Olympics, a dream shared by his siblings as well. Nurtured by the love of their entire family, this dream has become deeply rooted within them. Now, Lee Zii Jia is on the path to realizing this dream. He acknowledges the past heroes who paved the way, and believes that this dream will come true for those who are courageous enough. Lee Zii Jia sees himself as one of those brave individuals who not only walks this path but goes further than anyone else, commemorating the sacrifices made by the heroes and making his country’s dream come true. He openly states that his courage to pursue his dream stems from the love of his family, his passion for badminton, and his love for his country. Lee Zii Jia was born into a sports family, with both his father and mother being former national basketball players, his sister a former national badminton player, and his younger brother a former national badminton player as well. Since the age of 5, Lee Zii Jia has been practicing badminton under his parents’ guidance. Throughout his career, he has achieved a highest men’s singles ranking of No. 2 in the world and has won championships such as the All England Championships, Asian Championships, and East Asian Games. He is a strong contender for a medal in the men’s singles badminton event at the Paris Olympics.