Source: REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed
[Saba Sports News] The highly anticipated Paris Olympics has finally begun. In the badminton event, Malaysia’s badminton star Lee Zii Jia had his first match against Sri Lankan player Viren Nettasinghe. Lee Zii Jia easily won the match 2-0 with his strength, and his fans in the audience celebrated and cheered for him. After the match, when interviewed by the media, Lee Zii Jia expressed his gratitude to the fans, saying, “I can feel the atmosphere here, the lively environment, and the daily support from the audience. This is a good sign for badminton. The enthusiastic audience was cheering loudly, to the point where I couldn’t even hear the referee. The fans are really passionate.” When asked about his ultimate goal, Lee Zii Jia admitted that participating in the Olympics and standing on the Olympic podium is the dream of every athlete. He tries to stay calm, not to be overly nervous, and not to put too much pressure on himself.