BWF announces 'thorough review' after teenage player's death

The young athlete unexpectedly collapsed during a match at the Asia Junior Championships, which were being held in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, on Sunday. According to statements released by the Indonesian Badminton Association (PBSI) and Badminton Asia, 17-year-old Zhang Zhijie was immediately transported to a nearby hospital following his collapse. Despite the efforts of medical professionals, he sadly succumbed to a cardiac arrest later that evening.

China’s junior player Zhang passes away in Indonesia

thestar.com.my - 01/Jul 01:52

PETALING JAYA: It was a sad start to the week for the badminton fraternity as promising China shuttler Zhang Zhijie collapsed on the court during a...

Devastation, fury as teen star dies after collapsing on court amid 35-second farce

fox sports australia - 03/Jul 00:04

Seventeen-year-old rising badminton star Zhang Zhijie died after he collapsed on court while competing in a match at the Badminton Asia Junior...

Badminton's rising star Zhang Zhijie dies during match at Asian Juniors [WATCH]

nst.com.my - 01/Jul 08:36

KUALA LUMPUR: Zhang Zhijie, a young Chinese badminton player, tragically died after collapsing on the court during the Asian Junior Badminton Mixed...

Chinese player dies at youth badminton tournament

- 01/Jul 10:52

A 17-year-old badminton player died at a tournament in Yogyakarta province, Indonesia, after he suffered cardiac arrest during a match. Zhang Zhijie...

Chinese badminton player, 17, dies after collapsing on court

cebudailynews.inquirer.net - 01/Jul 10:36

A 17-year-old Chinese player has died after collapsing on court during an international tournament in Indonesia, badminton officials said on Monday....

Sudden death of 17-old Chinese champion during competition

khaama.com - 02/Jul 09:55

A 17-year-old Chinese badminton player collapsed on the court during the Asia Championships in Indonesia and tragically passed away due to a heart...

PBSI will propose to BWF to re-evaluate SOP for medical emergency

thestar.com.my - 01/Jul 23:00

PETALING JAYA: The All-Indonesia Badminton Association (PBSI) will propose to the Badminton World Federation (BWF) to re-look into the medical...

Shuttler Siti Zulaikha storms into q-finals at Asia Juniors

nst.com.my - 21:37

KUALA LUMPUR: Shuttler Siti Zulaikha Azmi lived up to her second seeding to reach the girls’ singles quarter-finals of the Badminton Asia Junior...

Yuqi: Quicker action could have saved Zhijie’s life

thestar.com.my - 03/Jul 23:00

PETALING JAYA: World No. 1 shuttler Shi Yuqi has expressed his disappointment over the long delay in giving medical treatment to junior men’s...

BWF: We are reviewing our emergency response protocols

thestar.com.my - 02/Jul 13:18

PETALING JAYA: The Badminton World Federation (BWF) are taking all necessary steps to thoroughly review their emergency response during tournaments....

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