17-Year-Old Badminton Player Dies at Tournament in Indonesia

A 17-year-old Chinese badminton player, Chen Zhizhen, has died in a hospital in Jakarta, Indonesia, after collapsing on the court during the Badminton Asia Championships. This was reported by Reuters on July 1.

As seen in the published video, the athlete fell during the game and made several attempts to get back up but was unable to do so. He was transported to a hospital where he later died.

Badminton Asia and the Chinese Foreign Ministry expressed their condolences to the family and loved ones of the athlete following his death. The Indonesian National Olympic Committee also conveyed its heartfelt condolences regarding Chen’s passing.

“Upon learning of the incident, the Chinese Consulate in Surabaya immediately contacted the Indonesian side to coordinate all rescue efforts and also sent personnel to the scene,” stated Ma Ning, a representative of the Chinese Foreign Ministry.