BWF: We are reviewing our emergency response protocols


In this photo released by All-Indonesia Badminton Association (PBSI), players and official observe a moment of silence for Chinese badminton player Zhang Zhijie who died after collapsing while playing at Asia Junior Championships Sunday night, at Amongrogo Stadium in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. - PBSI via AP

PETALING JAYA: The Badminton World Federation (BWF) are taking all necessary steps to thoroughly review their emergency response during tournaments.

In a statement released by the world body yesterday, they said they were now in consultation with the Badminton Asia and the Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) to look into the tragic death of China shuttler Zhang Zhijie during the Asian Junior Championships in Yogyakarta on Sunday.

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