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[Saba Sports News] Malaysian badminton player Lee Zii Jia recently updated his social media status, sharing a photo of him dining with his Singaporean badminton player friend, Loh Kean Yew. In the caption, Lee wrote: “This is a beautiful week, thanks to Loh Kean Yew for the Wagyu feast.” They are currently located in Singapore. Afterward, many fans speculated that they had secretly traveled to Singapore to train ahead of the Olympics. Both players will be participating in the Paris Olympics this month. Loh Kean Yew and Lee Zii Jia are peers and rivals in badminton. They have crossed paths numerous times throughout their careers. They even competed together in youth competitions in Malaysia when they were younger. As they grew up, they faced each other multiple times in International Badminton League events. Despite being competitors on the court, they maintain a friendly relationship off the court. They frequently post photos on social media visiting each other’s training bases, demonstrating their deep bond. Both athletes are currently focused on their Olympic competition tasks and engaging in confrontation drills, making it an effective strategy.