Zhang Zhijie, a 17-year-old player of the Chinese badminton team, suddenly fell to the ground during a match against Japan at the 2024 Asian Youth Badminton Championships.
His head and chest landed on the ground, and his body twitched violently, and it took half a minute for paramedics to arrive at the scene.
Although he was rushed to the hospital, Zhang Zhijie passed away at 11:20 on June 30.
The incident sparked heated discussions among netizens, and her sister spoke out on social media to question the improper rescue measures of the event organizers, and netizens also expressed their opinions, believing that this is the responsibility of the hospital.
The family members reported the situation many times, and the hospital responded coldly.
In this match, Zhang Zhijie's performance was excellent, especially in the duel against the Japanese team, several wonderful smashes and accurate small balls in front of the net, which fully demonstrated his excellent ball skills.
Just in the middle of the game, Zhang Zhijie suddenly collapsed on the court, his head and chest hit the ground, and his body twitched violently.
This scene stunned everyone.
However, what is infuriating is that its coach, the medical team of the Chinese team and the Japanese opponent tried to enter the stadium to save people, but were stopped by the female referee on the sidelines.
Half a minute later, the medical team of the Indonesian organizer entered the scene to save the people, and the precious golden 4-minute rescue time was delayed.
Although Zhang Zhijie was rushed to the hospital, he finally died at 11:20 on June 30.
The news came like a bolt from the blue, plunging countless people into grief.
Before Zhang Zhijie passed away, he had just received a certificate from the university, and he sent his first scholarship to his mother, and said that he wanted to support his mother on his own.
He is such a filial and responsible child.
Fate was so cruel that his dream came to an abrupt end.
Zhang Zhijie's sister spoke out on social media, questioning the rescue measures of the event organizers, believing that the slow response of medical staff affected the rescue effect of her younger brother, which sparked strong resonance among netizens.
However, the organizers of the Indonesian tournament called the medical team's treatment "timely" and "prompt", and said that the cause of Zhang Zhijie's death was cardiac arrest.
But Zhang Zhijie's enlightenment coach said that he had no medical history.
Domestic professional doctors analyzed that Zhang Zhijie was likely to die suddenly due to exercise, and believed that if the Indonesian event organizers rescued him as soon as possible, Zhang Zhijie might be saved.
Zhang Zhijie's sister and many netizens have questioned the amateur of the Indonesian event organizers, the unprofessional female referees, and the part-time medical team members.
Domestic lawyers also analyzed that if the delay in on-site rescue and Zhang Zhijie's death constitute a causal relationship, the event organizer needs to bear responsibility and compensate.
Chinese badminton player Zheng Siwei blasted the organizers of the Indonesian event for failing to treat them in time.
World champion Lin Dan even called on the BWF to give badminton players more rest time, optimize the competition conditions, and emphasize that the health of athletes should be the first priority.
This tragic event has made us deeply saddened and regretted, and at the same time, it has also triggered us to reflect deeply on the safety and security measures of sports events.
A young life is lost like this, and we cannot allow such a tragedy to happen again.
The organizers of the event shall assume their due responsibilities and strengthen medical security measures to ensure the safety of athletes on the field.
We also hope that all athletes can be better protected and cared for on the road to pursuing their dreams.
Athletic competition is important, but life is always the most precious.
May Zhang Zhijie rest in peace in heaven, and his spirit and talent will always remain in our hearts.
It is also hoped that future sports events can be more standardized and professional, so that every athlete can show their style in a safe environment.
Zhang Zhijie's departure has undoubtedly cast a heavy haze over our sports world.
This is not only the fall of a talented athlete, but also the shattering of a family, and the indelible pain in the hearts of countless people.
Let's imagine that Zhang Zhijie swung his racket and jumped again and again in his weekday training, full of desire for victory and longing for the future.
He worked tirelessly and under tremendous pressure just to shine on the field.
But fate played such a cruel joke at this critical moment.
Now, when we look back on this tragedy, we have to think deeply about the problems behind the sporting event.
First of all, the improvement of the medical rescue system is crucial.
Event organizers should not only focus on the excitement and commercial value of the competition, but also put the safety of athletes first.
A professional and efficient medical team, adequate first-aid equipment, and a clear rescue process are all key to protecting the lives of athletes.
At the same time, the health monitoring of the athletes themselves cannot be ignored.
Regular comprehensive physical examinations, timely detection of potential health problems, and scientific and reasonable training suggestions are all effective means to prevent such tragedies from occurring.
After all, every athlete is a valuable asset to the country, and their health is the cornerstone of the sustainable development of sports.
And we, as a broad audience, should also understand from this incident.
While we applaud the wonderful performance of the athletes, we should also show more care and respect for them.
It is not only to give applause when they win and encouragement when they fail, but also to call for better protection conditions for them when they face difficulties and dangers.
In addition, relevant sports organizations and management departments should also take this as a lesson and strengthen the supervision and regulation of events.
Establish stricter safety standards and firmly say "no" to events that do not meet the standards.
Only in this way can sports events become a stage that truly demonstrates the strength and spirit of human beings, rather than a black hole that devours life.
Although Zhang Zhijie is gone, his dream and his fighting spirit will always inspire those who come after him.
Let's work together to make the sports world full of sunshine and warmth, so that everyone who loves sports can pursue their dreams in a safe, fair and caring environment.
May such a tragedy never happen again, and may every athlete be able to gallop on the field in health and happiness.
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