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The Star
08-07-2025
- Sport
- The Star
National body willing to lend Zii Jia a helping hand
PETALING JAYA: The Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) are open to helping independent men's singles shuttler Lee Zii Jia ( pic ). Zii Jia posted a series of cryptic images on his Instagram five days ago which included a stitched-up figure holding a blood-stained needle, raising concern about his mental wellbeing. While the National Sports Council (NSC) have allayed fears that the 27-year-old was suffering from mental or personal problems after contacting Team LZJ, BAM secretary-general Datuk Kenny Goh said that the national body were willing to extend a helping hand if Zii Jia needed it. 'As the badminton governing body in Malaysia, we are concerned about all players. We know that many have contacted Zii Jia to ask about his posts including NSC,' said Kenny at the Academy Badminton Malaysia (ABM) in Bukit Kiara yesterday. 'If Zii Jia needs help and support, we are willing to help him if we have the expertise.' Zii Jia has had a difficult year, only managing to compete in the Orleans Masters and All-England in Match so far after suffering a right ankle ligament injury during the World Tour Finals in Hangzhou last December. The Paris Olympics bronze medallist lost to Ireland's Nhat Nguyen in the Orleans Masters last eight and went down to Hong Kong's Angus Ng Ka Long in the All-England first round. Zii Jia later said that he had rushed his comeback after aggravating his injury. He planned to make his return in the US Open last month but had to delay his comeback, citing he had not fully recovered. Zii Jia has also withdrawn from the Japan Open from July 15-20 in Tokyo and it's still unknown when he will return to competitions. Meanwhile, another men's singles player Ng Tze Yong 's surgery to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his right knee has been successful. Tze Yong underwent the operation at Aspetar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital in Doha on Monday and will now go through about four weeks of rehabilitation there before returning to Malaysia to continue his recovery. 'Surgery done and feeling love from the incredible staff, especially those from Malaysia,' said Tze Yong via Instagram. 'Big thanks to BAM and National Sports Institute (NSI) for the ultimate support throughout this process. Now, it's time to lock in and do the real work.'
The Sun
08-07-2025
- Health
- The Sun
Ng Tze Yong begins rehab in Qatar after successful knee surgery
NATIONAL men's singles badminton player Ng Tze Yong has successfully undergone surgery for his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury in Doha, Qatar. The Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) confirmed the procedure went smoothly, and the 25-year-old will now undergo a four-week rehabilitation program at Aspetar Hospital, a world-class sports medicine facility. BAM secretary-general Datuk Kenny Goh stated, 'So far, what we know is that everything is fine and the (knee) surgery was successfully carried out. I hope Tze Yong will undergo the rehabilitation process diligently.' The National Sports Institute recommended Aspetar due to its expertise in treating elite athletes, including football stars like Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland. Tze Yong sustained the injury during the Malaysia Masters 2025 in May after retiring mid-match against Hong Kong's Angus Ng Ka Long. An MRI scan later confirmed the ACL tear in his right knee. Meanwhile, BAM has also addressed concerns over professional player Lee Zii Jia's recent cryptic social media posts. Kenny assured that the association is ready to provide support if needed. The National Sports Council (NSC) and Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh have contacted Zii Jia's team to assess the situation. His posts, which included unsettling sketches, have sparked speculation about his mental well-being. - Bernama
The Star
08-07-2025
- Sport
- The Star
Tze Yong's ACL surgery in Doha successful
PETALING JAYA: Men's singles shuttler Ng Tze Yong has successfully undergone surgery in Doha to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his right knee. The operation was performed at Aspetar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital on Monday (July 7). Tze Yong will now go through about four weeks of rehabilitation there before returning to Malaysia to continue his recovery. "I was informed that Tze Yong's surgery in Aspetar was successful," Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) secretary-general Kenny Goh said on Tuesday (July 8). "He will continue to undergo around four weeks of rehab there. We hope he can go through this recovery process well."
The Star
07-07-2025
- Sport
- The Star
Kenny: Tze Yong in good hands at Aspetar, where Haaland and Neymar recovered
PETALING JAYA: The next four weeks will be a critical period for men's singles shuttler Ng Tze Yong (pic), who is now in Doha to undergo surgery for a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his right knee. Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) secretary-general Datuk Kenny Goh confirmed that the 25-year-old left for Doha on Saturday and has since been admitted to Aspetar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital. To start with, Tze Yong is expected to spend about four weeks there, covering both the surgery and initial rehabilitation. 'He was admitted to the hospital on Monday, and our initial expectation is that he will be there for about four weeks. But that's just the estimate for now,' said Kenny. 'Our hope is for the surgery to go smoothly so he can focus fully on his rehabilitation and return to action like before. Typically, the rehabilitation process for an ACL injury takes around six to nine months or longer, depending on the individual and the severity of the injury. Still, the 2022 Commonwealth Games silver medallist can take comfort in being in good hands, as Aspetar is known for treating many world-class athletes, including football stars like Erling Haaland and Neymar. For the record, Tze Yong had only just returned to competition in April after a 14-month layoff due to two back surgeries. However, misfortune struck again when he sustained a right knee injury during the first round of the Malaysian Masters in May. The tournament was one of four events he managed to compete in this year, starting with the Asian Championships, followed by the Taiwan Open and Thailand Open.
The Star
07-07-2025
- Sport
- The Star
Kenny: Tze Yong in good hands at Aspetar, where Haaland, Neymar recovered
Ng Tze Yong. — IZZRAFIQ ALIAS/The Star PETALING JAYA: The next four weeks will be a critical period for men's singles shuttler Ng Tze Yong, who is now in Doha to undergo surgery for a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his right knee. Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) secretary-general Datuk Kenny Goh confirmed that the 25-year-old left for Doha on Saturday and has since been admitted to Aspetar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital. To start with, Tze Yong is expected to spend about four weeks there, covering both the surgery and initial rehabilitation. "He was admitted to the hospital on Monday, and our initial expectation is that he will be there for about four weeks. But that's just the estimate for now," said Kenny. 'Our hope is for the surgery to go smoothly so he can focus fully on his rehabilitation and return to action like before. Typically, the rehabilitation process for an ACL injury takes around six to nine months or longer, depending on the individual and the severity of the injury. Still, the 2022 Commonwealth Games silver medallist can take comfort in being in good hands, as Aspetar is known for treating many world-class athletes, including football stars like Erling Haaland and Neymar. For the record, Tze Yong had only just returned to competition in April after a 14-month layoff due to two back surgeries. However, misfortune struck again when the 25-year-old sustained a right knee injury during the first round of the Malaysian Masters in May. The tournament was one of four events he managed to compete in this year, starting with the Asian Championships, followed by the Taiwan Open and Thailand Open.
