The world of badminton was sent into a state of shock as Chinese teenage Zhang Zhi Jie met his untimely demise at the young age of 17 years after crashing to the ground during the Badminton Asia Junior Championships in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
The Chinese sensation collapsed to the ground during his game against Kazuma Kawano and had to be carried off the court. However, the efforts proved futile as the youngster reached his heavenly abode on the 1st of July.
Kita berduka atas wafatnya pebulutangkis Zhang Zhi Jie yang mengalami henti jantung mendadak.Sangat disayangkan, pada menit awal ia kolaps tidak tampak dilakukan resusitasi, yang merupakan pertolongan utama pada kasus henti jantung mendadak. https://t.co/K3hCuVyym2 pic.twitter.com/0Fe8vKMjUt
— b i l i (@berlianidris) July 1, 2024
Badminton Asia confirmed the tragedy and sent their respects to the departed in a social media post.
Zhang Zhi Jie the U-17 Asian Champion of 2023 is no longer amongst usThis is just very tragic and heartbreaking, i still cant believe that we lost such a talented playerMay he rest in peace, currently at loss of words , he was just 17 pic.twitter.com/PtsYe1rsyO— Just Badminton (@BadmintonJust) July 1, 2024
Indian ace shuttler PV Sindhu was one amongst many to send her condolences to Zhi’s kith and kin following the horrendous tragedy.
Sindhu wrote, “Absolutely heartbreaking news coming from the Junior Asian Badminton Championships about the loss of young badminton player Zhang Zhi Jie. I offer my deepest condolences to Zhang’s family during this devastating time. The world has lost a remarkable talent today.”
Absolutely heartbreaking news coming from the Junior Asian Badminton Championships about the loss of young badminton player Zhang Zhi Jie.I offer my deepest condolences to Zhang’s family during this devastating time. The world has lost a remarkable talent today.
— Pvsindhu (@Pvsindhu1) June 30, 2024
Some suggested that immediate resuscitation protocols should have been followed as soon as the teenager collapsed with some criticising the lack of preparedness of the medical team.
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