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BWF Reviews Medical Protocols Following Tragic On-court Death Of Zhang Zhijie
Badminton Asia Junior Championships: The untimely death of the promising badminton athlete Zhang Zhijie, who passed away on June 30 during the Badminton Asia Junior Championships in Yogyakarta, Indonesia has prompted the Badminton World Federation (BWF) to express their deepest condolences to Zhang’s family, his teammates, the Chinese Badminton Association, and the entire Chinese badminton community.
Zhang’s death on the court has sparked a thorough review by the BWF in conjunction with Badminton Asia and the Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI). While the championships fall under the jurisdiction of Badminton Asia, the BWF has overarching medical guidelines that are available to regional and national governing bodies hosting BWF-sanctioned tournaments. These guidelines are designed to ensure that proper medical protocols and practices are in place during events.
"The Badminton World Federation (BWF) takes this opportunity to again express our deepest condolences to Zhang Zhi Jie's family, his teammates, the Chinese Badminton Association, and the entire Chinese badminton community," read a statement released by BWF on Tuesday.
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