17-Year-Old Chinese Player Dies After Collapsing During Badminton Match in Indonesia

Chinese badminton players continue to watch and support their teammates from the stands during the 2024 Asia Junior Championship in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, on July 1, 2024, despite being dejected by the death of the late Chinese player Zhang Zhijie, who collapsed during a match against Japan in the preliminary round. Devi Rahman/AFP via Getty Images

YOGYAKARTA, Indonesia—A 17-year-old Chinese player died after collapsing on court during an Asian tournament in Indonesia’s Yogyakarta province, Indonesia’s Badminton Association said Monday.

Zhang Zhijie was playing against Kazuma Kawano of Japan at the Badminton Asia Junior Championships on Sunday when he collapsed and had seizures.