A 17-year-old Chinese badminton player has died after collapsing on the court.
Zhang Zhijie was facing Japan's Kazuma Kawan in Indonesia when he fell forward on the court.
The video shows Zhijie apparently convulsing on the ground, and then appearing as if he was trying to stand up, but was attended to by medical staff.
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General view of the match on day two of the YONEX All England Open Badminton Championships at the Utilita Arena in Birmingham. Photographed: Wednesday 13 March 2024. (Bradley Collyer/PA Images via Getty Images)
Zhijie later died in a hospital.
Badminton Asia said Zhijie was taken to an ambulance less than two minutes after collapsing.
“Badminton Asia, PBSI (Badminton Association of Indonesia) and the organising committee are deeply saddened and express their deepest condolences to Zhang's parents, his family and the Chinese Badminton Association (CBA),” Badminton Asia said in a statement. “The badminton world has lost a talented player.”
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“The conclusion of the examination and treatment of the victim at both hospitals showed the same results, namely that the victim suffered a sudden cardiac arrest,” Broto Happy, spokesman for the Indonesian Badminton Association, told reporters at a news conference.
Chinese badminton players continue to watch and support their teammates from the stands during the 2024 Asian Junior Championships in Yogyakarta on July 1, 2024, despite being dejected over the death of late Chinese player Zhang Zhijie who collapsed during a match against Japan in the preliminary round. (DEVI RAHMAN/AFP via Getty Images)
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Badminton players and officials in Yogyakarta paid tribute to Zhang by observing a minute of silence on court on Monday morning before the quarter-finals.
Staff members have been criticised on social media for an apparent lack of urgency, but the Chinese association said its team leader, coach, doctor, translator and tournament medical staff acted quickly after Zhang appeared to faint on court.
A 17-year-old Chinese badminton player died after collapsing on the court during an international tournament in Indonesia, authorities said on July 1, describing him as “outstanding” and “talented.” (DEVI RAHMAN/AFP via Getty Images)
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“We are deeply saddened by the unfortunate death of Zhang Zhijie due to a sudden illness while competing in an international competition,” the statement said. “We express our sincere gratitude to all sectors of society for the concern and help extended to Zhang Zhijie. We will do our best to help Zhang Zhijie's family.”
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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