Kuala Lumpur: After much speculation floating around social media, Taiwanese badminton equipment manufacturer VICTOR and Malaysia’s World No. 7 Lee Zii Jia have ended all the rumors by officially revealing their partnership on Thursday.
Lee wrote on his social media with the following message:
“So humbled and honored to be back as one of @victorsport_official global ambassador. The team is always there to support me in most of my important achievements. I am glad to be back with the team and to start off a new journey with a brand new Lee Zii Jia. I hope to bring the value of courageous as a youth by pursuing my dream and show the passion towards the sport I love. Ready to Challenge and Ready To Win 🔥
Dengan perasaan terharu dan bangganya saya diberi peluang untuk kembali menyertai barisan keluarga
global Victor sebagai salah seorang duta brand ini. Terima kasih atas sokongan padu dan kepercayaan yang diberikan sepanjang perjalanan karier saya sehingga saya berjaya memperolehi pelbagai kejayaan yang membanggakan nama negara saya cintai. Saya juga berharap saya akan memulakan perjalanan
sebagai seorang pemain professional yang membawa aspirasi baru menerajui perjuangan dalam sukan yang saya cintai. Ready To Challenge, Ready To Win🔥”
Victor also shared the news on social media:
“OFFICIAL: Welcome back to the VICTOR family, @leeziijia
VICTOR is proud to announce the second journey with the Malaysian ace.
‘What really impressed me is VICTOR’s professionality and dedication. Also, their trust and accompany makes me feel like home,’ said Zii Jia.
We can’t wait to create more memories together in the years to come!”
Although both parties didn’t reveal the details of the sponsorship deal, it’s believed to be a multi-million deal.
Back in January of 2022, when Lee Zii Jia and the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) were engaged in heated negotiation of whether to allow Lee to quit BAM without imposing any penalty to the World No. 7 shuttler. Rumors were swirling on social media that VICTOR has allegedly offered Lee with payment of US $400,000 (RM1.674 million) a year with a 7-year contract, making its total value RM 11.718 million endorsements. Lee even rejected the RM 1 million per year counteroffer from BAM to remain at the association.
