Kuala Lampur, April 3 --  

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 - The Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) has sent a clear message that fitness remains the priority for the upcoming Thomas Cup 2026, asserting that the national squad will not include any player who is not 100 per cent fit, including Paris Olympic bronze medallist Lee Zii Jia.

BAM Performance Committee chairman Datuk Seri Lee Chong Wei emphasised that while Zii Jia is a vital asset to the team's strength, the association will not risk taking an injured player to the prestigious tournament in Denmark. 

He shared that if the injury persists, the team is prepared to field a "fresh" and fully fit player to ensure Malaysia remains competitive throughout the grueling team champ...