Despite the conclusion of the Paris Olympics last week, bronze medallist Lee Zii Jia continues to capture public attention. Recently, Zii Jia made headlines again for his charming appearance at a local event, where he showcased his bronze medal with style.
A TikTok video by @anistaqwa went viral, showing Zii Jia at a mall exhibition. The video captured the enthusiastic response from the crowd as Zii Jia, dressed casually in a blue jacket, white T-shirt, and shorts, walked confidently on stage with his medal.
What made the moment even more special was Zii Jia’s generosity in letting the audience touch his bronze medal. This rare opportunity allowed fans to experience a close-up encounter with the celebrated athlete.
The event, held over the weekend, was part of a fashion show. Social media users were impressed by Zii Jia’s dual role as both an athlete and an impromptu model. Many praised him for capturing the hearts of Malaysians and suggested that he could pursue modeling after retiring from badminton.
Comments from fans reflected their admiration:
“When Zii Jia retires from badminton, he could definitely consider modeling. Long live Brother Jia!”
“If LZJ visited my school, the students would have gone wild!”
“He’s gaining even more fans.”
Others commented on his striking appearance:
“He is so handsome that I’m joking about kidnapping him.”
“Why are you so good-looking?!”
“He looks incredibly sweet.”
“With his looks, he could succeed even without badminton.”
“I would’ve invited him for a Mamak session if I were there.”
Following his bronze medal victory, Zii Jia has set his sights on achieving a gold medal for Malaysia at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.
For those who missed it, you can watch another video of Zii Jia proudly displaying his bronze medal.
Were you one of the lucky fans who saw Zii Jia in person?
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