2023 Arctic Open: Zii Jia ends 17-month title drought

National professional men’s singles player Lee Zii Jia finally managed to end his 17-month title drought after emerging as the champion of the 2023 Arctic Open badminton tournament in Vantaa, Finland, yesterday.

In the final at the Vantaa Energia Arena, the world number 14 could smile broadly when he got back on track after seeing off compatriot Ng Tze Yong in a 40-minute battle.

The Kedah-born shuttler...