Independent Malaysian men's singles shuttler, Lee Zii Jia, showcased his class by securing the Arctic Open title in Finland. He triumphed over compatriot Ng Tze Yong with a convincing score of 21-14, 21-15 in the final, marking his first title since his win at the Thailand Open in May the previous year. Lee Zii Jia, ranked 14th globally, displayed his dominance with powerful smashes and precise net play, reaffirming his status as Malaysia's top men's singles player. This victory comes after a year of inconsistent performances, with only three semi-final appearances in World Tour events before the Arctic Open win.

Zii Jia credited his success to patient and strategic play, expressing gratitude to his family and support team. Notably, Zii Jia also praised the progress of his opponent, Ng Tze Yong, whose growth in the sport bodes well for men's singles in Malaysia. With their focus now turning to the Denmark Open, both players aim to continue their success on the international badminton stage. In the men's doubles category, the Malaysian pair of Man Wei Chong and Tee Kai Wun secured a runner-up finish, narrowly missing the title to Denmark's Kim Astrup and Anders Skaarup Rasmussen with a score of 18-21, 17-21.