Chinese Badminton Prodigy Dies After On-Court Collapse

Zhang Zhijie's sudden death during an international match in Indonesia raises questions about emergency response protocols.

The 17-year-old collapsed during a match against Japan's Kazuma Kawano at the Asian Junior Badminton Championships.
Medical teams followed protocol but there were delays in immediate intervention, sparking criticism.
Zhang suffered a sudden cardiac arrest and was pronounced dead at a local hospital.
The incident has led to calls for re-evaluating emergency response rules in international sports.
Tributes have poured in for Zhang, a rising star in badminton, from both fans and officials.