Reported 12 months ago
On July 1, 2024, at 5:54 AM, Chinese 17-year-old badminton prodigy Zhang Zhijie collapsed on the court and passed away, with a shocking video surfacing. During the Asian Junior Badminton Championships in Indonesia, Zhang suddenly fell and started convulsing during a mixed team match. Despite emergency treatment, he tragically did not survive. His sister criticized the slow response and inadequate medical resources of the Indonesian rescue team, attributing Zhang's death to these factors. The incident has deeply saddened the Asian Badminton Federation, Indonesian Badminton Association, and organizing committee, with condolences offered to Zhang's family and the Chinese Badminton Association.
Source: YAHOO