A tragic incident occurred during the Asian Junior Badminton Mixed Team Championships in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, where 17-year-old Chinese player Zhang Zhijie collapsed on court during a match against Japan's Kazuma Kawano. The event took place late Sunday when the score was tied at 11-11 in the first game. Despite immediate medical attention and swift transportation to the hospital by ambulance, Zhang Zhijie passed away.

Both Badminton Asia and the Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) released a joint statement expressing deep sadness over the loss of Zhang Zhijie, describing him as a talented player whose untimely death is a profound loss to the badminton community. They conveyed their heartfelt condolences to Zhang's parents, family, and the Chinese Badminton Association.