The badminton world was awed as Malaysian shuttler Lee Zii Jia put on a spectacular show at the recently concluded Perodua Malaysia Masters 2024 in Kuala Lumpur.

The 25-year-old sensation clinched victory in the men’s singles category and shattered records with lightning-fast smashes.

According to an Instagram post by the Badminton World Federation (BWF), Lee’s blistering 497.1 km/h smash was the fastest recorded during the tournament.

Comparatively, it is also faster than the speed of a Formula 1 car at full throttle, which can reach speeds of around 370 km/h.

The world number seven dominated the list, securing the third, fourth, fifth, and tenth spots with impressive speeds of 482.1 km/h, 470.7 km/h, 455.7 km/h, and 417.6 km/h, respectively.

Lee’s electrifying performance stunned fans and fellow players as he showcased his incredible power and precision on the court.

His achievement is a testament to his dedication, hard work, and unwavering passion for the sport.

Lee is known for the prowess of his “Octopus Smash,” which became a highlight among badminton enthusiasts.

While Lee stole the spotlight, other Malaysian players also made their mark at the tournament.

World number 36 and rising star Leong Jun Hao secured the sixth and ninth positions in the men’s singles category with smash speeds of 455.2 km/h and 435.1 km/h, respectively.

In the women’s doubles category, Thinaah Muralitharan and Pearly Tan showcased their prowess, with Thinaah claiming the third spot at 378.3 km/h and Tan following closely at 372.5 km/h.

Although Tan’s speed slightly declined from her world record-setting 438 km/h smash last year, her performance remained impressive.

Malaysian mixed doubles players also made their presence felt, with Tan Kian Meng topping the list at 399.9 km/h.

Goh Soon Huat secured the fifth and seventh positions with speeds of 398.2 km/h and 396.5 km/h, while Chen Tang Jie claimed the eighth spot at 392.4 km/h.

In the men’s doubles category, Soh Wooi Yik and Nur Izzudin Mohd Rumsani flew the Malaysian flag high, with Soh securing the third position at 454 km/h and Nur Izzudin claiming the eighth spot at 420.2 km/h.

As the dust settles on the 2024 Perodua Malaysia Masters, one thing is clear: Malaysian badminton is in good hands.

With stars like Lee leading the charge and a talented pool of players across all categories, the future of Malaysian badminton looks brighter than ever.

Fans can only wait with bated breath to see what incredible feats these exceptional athletes will achieve next, especially as they participate in the ongoing Indonesia Open 2024.

In the end, while speed may be king, the combination of speed, skill, and mental fortitude separates the champions from the rest of the pack.

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Msia coach expert in training their player to klbe kaki smash

olimpik ada smashing competition?

woah pusing until like he won the championship. This journalist not bad.

What is octupus smash?

Hehehe true

Must be LZJ fan

Can get olympic bronze?

>inb4 shussshhh
Nearlee

So secured Gold Medal Olympic?

Video mana

Inb4 no prize for smashing record

Reporting on shuttle speed is relevant ah?

Talk until like he so geng chau, but in the end keep losing also?

sau lan pei la sei sohai LZJ topkek lulz

apa guna smash terpaling laju if cannot win

Still lose...

Messi, Ronaldo, pele, maradona and etc do not have the record of fastest/heaviest shooting.

janji yeng boom lah
welcome to hype of stupid socmed

Smash like that can win olympic?

Shook sendiri fanboy writing article.

Higher hopes during Olympics when LCW is playing. Still, hopefully badminton contingent get some medals this year.

New generation records are lanjiao marketing lies by badminton equipment makers.

If Fu Hai Feng do this new measurements calculation format with current equipment, he will be in the 600+km/h range no doubt

This is exactly the reason why people falsely brainwashed that Lee Zii Jia backhand smash stronger than Taufik Hidayat. Total bull fucking shit lies.

Not to mention Taufik Hidayat backhand smashes mostly if not all if from backcourt or middle court, while Lee Zii Jia's record is from backhand smash on a easy kill above the net, totally cheating and undeserved to be recorded as fastest backhand smash record.



This post has been edited by Etude8891: Jun 6 2024, 02:09 PM