Zhang Zhijie
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Personal information | |
Country | China |
Born | [1] Shashi, Jingzhou | 29 January 2007
Died | 30 June 2024 Indonesia | (aged 17)
Zhang Zhijie (29 April 2000 – 30 June 2024) was a Chinese badminton player. He played for China in the 2024 Badminton Asia Junior Championships before his death.[2]
Death
Zhang was playing against Kazuma Kawano in a match during the 2024 Badminton Asia Junior Championships. He collapsed onto the court when the score was 11-11. He died of cardiac arrest.[3]
References
- ^ "Zhi Jie ZHANG". World Badminton Federation. Retrieved 1 July 2024.
- ^ "China's shuttler Zhang Zhi Jie dies after collapsing on court". Astro Awani. Retrieved July 1, 2024.
- ^ "China badminton player, 17, dies of cardiac arrest after collapsing on court". CNA. Retrieved July 1, 2024.