Justin Hoh ready to step up for Malaysia at Sudirman Cup debut as Lee Zii Jia sits out due to injury

KUALA LUMPUR — The absence of professional men’s singles shuttler Lee Zii Jia due to injury has opened up an opportunity for Justin Hoh to prove his worth for the nation at the 2025 Sudirman Cup in Xiamen, China, which begins tomorrow.

Justin, who will join team captain Leong Jun Hao in the men’s singles line-up, is clearly not taking the coaching panel’s trust lightly as he makes his debut in the prestigious tournament, to be held at the Xiamen Fenghuang Gymnasium.

The world number 46 said that he is now fully prepared to ensure Malaysia do not return home empty-handed and are able to clinch a medal at the 2025 edition of the Sudirman Cup.

“This is indeed my first time playing in the Sudirman Cup and I’m very excited to compete. If I am fielded, I will give my best performance.

“I really want to win a medal this time, but as a team we need to work together (to reach the medal target),” he said in an audio clip shared by the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) with the media today.

Justin also expressed hope that Malaysia can begin their campaign on the right footing with a win over France in their Group C match on Monday.

After France, Malaysia will face Australia on Tuesday before concluding their group fixtures against third seeds Japan on Thursday.