17-year-old badminton player Zhang Zhijie suddenly collapsed and fainted during the Asian Youth Badminton Championships, and was sent to the hospital for rescue and passed away. He has loved badminton since he was a child and has achieved excellent results.
His sister said that he had just sent back his college certificate before the game, and he still had vital signs at the time of the incident, but the on-site medical rescue was seriously delayed. Netizens were extremely angry about this, pointing out that first aid should be given as soon as possible but it was not done.
The matter has aroused widespread concern, the Olympic champion has spoken out, the Asian Badminton Federation may face huge compensation, and all parties are waiting for the determination of responsibility and proper handling.
Zhang Zhijie is a teenager who has formed an indissoluble bond with badminton since he was a child. In January 2007, he was born in an ordinary family in Jiaxing, Zhejiang, but he showed extraordinary badminton talent since he was a child.
Since he started playing badminton in kindergarten, he has been full of love and dedication to the sport.
In the third grade, he was selected for the Zhejiang provincial team with his outstanding performance and began more professional training.
In 2023, Zhang Zhijie, who is only 16 years old, will successfully enter the national youth badminton team with his own efforts and talents, becoming a high-profile new star.
From 2022 to 2024, Zhang Zhijie participated in many domestic and foreign competitions, and won many good results, standing on the championship podium many times.
Every swing of his racket is full of strength and hope; Every time he jumps, he seems to announce his dreams and pursuits to the world.
Fate, however, in his most glorious moment, ruthlessly pressed the pause button. The 2024 Asian Youth Badminton Championships should have been another important milestone in Zhang Zhijie's career.
At a critical moment in the game, he suddenly fell to the ground and fainted, and then his body began to convulse. This scene stunned everyone present.
Medical staff quickly rushed to the scene for emergency treatment, but unfortunately, after all-out rescue, Zhang Zhijie finally failed to recover his vital signs and left this world forever at 23:20 on June 30, 2024.
Zhang Zhijie's death, like a bombshell, instantly caused an uproar in the entire badminton world and even the whole society.
People expressed their condolences and regrets, but also questioned the medical security and emergency measures of the event.
After Zhang Zhijie's passing, the Asian Badminton Association and the Indonesian Badminton Association quickly issued an obituary, expressing deep condolences and regret for the young athlete's passing.
He said that Zhang Zhijie's death is a great loss to the badminton world, and it is also a wake-up call for all athletes and event organizers.
They also pledged to strengthen the supervision and improvement of medical care for the event to avoid the recurrence of similar tragedies.
Zhang Zhijie's death is undoubtedly a huge blow to his family. His sister, in particular, found it even more difficult to accept this cruel truth.
She spoke out through social media, expressing her endless longing and reluctance for her younger brother.
She recalled that her younger brother has always been a sensible and filial good child, and every time he gets a bonus, he will buy gifts for his family, and the day before he died, he specially shared his dinner for his mother to see.
It is believed that the death of his younger brother was caused by untimely medical treatment and poor medical conditions.
pointed out that after his younger brother fell to the ground, no one immediately treated him, and even when he convulsed and raised his head, no one paid attention to him, and it was not until the "long wait" that the medical staff came late.
She also mentioned the fact that a man in red who tried to check on her brother's condition was prevented, which made her even more angry and puzzled.
The news of Zhang Zhijie's death spread quickly on the Internet, arousing the attention and discussion of the majority of netizens. Many netizens expressed strong doubts and dissatisfaction with the medical security and emergency measures of the event.
They believe that if the tournament organizers can make adequate medical preparations and emergency plans in advance, they may be able to save Zhang Zhijie's young life.
They have also called on the relevant state departments to strictly investigate the matter, find out the truth and hold those responsible accountable.
In this tragedy, many Olympic champions and well-known athletes in the badminton world also spoke out, expressing their condolences to Zhang Zhijie and their concern for the safety of the event.
They pointed out that while athletes work the field, they should also be adequately protected and respected.
Event organizers should strengthen investment and management of medical security to ensure timely and effective treatment in case of emergency.
They also called on the whole society to pay attention to the physical and mental health and safety of athletes, so as to create a better environment for their growth and development.
As the incident continues to ferment and public opinion continues to heat up, the Asian Badminton Federation (AFBF) is also facing tremendous pressure and challenges.
It is reported that Zhang Zhijie's family has said that they will take legal measures to investigate the responsibility of the organizers of the event and require them to bear the corresponding liability for compensation.
Many netizens and media also called on the Asian Badminton Federation to conduct a thorough investigation of the incident and handle the results openly and transparently.
If it is ultimately confirmed that the tournament organizers had problems such as lack of medical protection or improper emergency measures, resulting in the death of Zhang Zhijie, then the AFB will face huge compensation and reputational damage.
Zhang Zhijie's death is a heavy blow to the badminton world, and it is also a profound reflection on the athlete safety protection mechanism in the entire sports industry.
Opinions from all walks of life on this incident are varied, but the general consensus is that no sporting event can be held at the expense of athletes' lives.
There are calls for a more complete and efficient medical rescue system to ensure that athletes can receive the most timely treatment in case of emergencies, whether it is international or domestic competitions.
The event organizer should strengthen the overall management of the safety of the event, from the venue facilities, medical equipment to the emergency plan, every link must be foolproof.
Although Zhang Zhijie's death is irreversible, his story will always remind us, so that sportsmanship and safety can go hand in hand, and jointly protect the dreams and lives of every athlete.
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