Tragedy Strikes at Asian Junior Badminton Championships: Chinese Player Zhang Zhijie Dies During Match

Sunday June 30, during a badminton tournament in Indonesia, Zhang Zhijie, a Chinese player, collapsed during a match. He died shortly after arriving at the hospital.

Zhang Zhijie17, died on Sunday in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, during the Asian Junior Badminton Championships. The cause of his death has not yet been determined. The boy was playing against Kazuma Kawano of Japan when he collapsed during the first set. The Asian Badminton Confederation and the Badminton Federation of Indonesia (PBSI) said in a press release. “He was treated by the tournament doctor and medical team (and) was transported into the rescue ambulance within two minutes and sent to the hospital”they explained, reports in particular The Team. “At this time, the local hospital has not yet identified the cause of death”underlined for its part the Chinese Badminton Federation.

Early 2024, Zhang Zhijie had triumphed at the renowned Dutch Junior International tournament in Haarlem, the Netherlands. When the team competition continued in Indonesia on Monday, a minute’s silence was observed, and members of the Chinese team wore black armbands.

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2024-07-01 10:27:14
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