A 17-year-old Chinese badminton player died after collapsing during a tournament in Indonesia, sparking outrage over the delayed medical response. The Badminton World Federation is reviewing the incident, and social media users are calling for better emergency response protocols.
Key Points
Zhang Zhijie collapsed during a match in Indonesia
Medical response was delayed, sparking outrage on social media
Calls for better emergency response protocols in tournaments
Pros
Prompt medical attention provided on the court
Badminton organizations expressed condolences and sadness
Cons
Delay in medical response and administering CPR
Outrage and scrutiny on tournament policies for medical emergencies