Renowned Malaysian badminton coach Wong Tat Meng is in an induced coma but in a stable condition after suffering multiple fractures in a serious motorcycle accident in Sydney last week.
The 58-year-old coach, who previously guided Malaysia’s top shuttlers and world No. 1 An Se-young of South Korea, was airlifted to a nearby hospital following the accident on Putty Road at Garland Valley.
According to reports, two motorcycles collided during the incident, leaving one rider dead at the scene while Wong was rushed to hospital for emergency treatment.
Now under close monitoring
Ganga, a former secretary of the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) and now based in Melbourne, told The Star that close friends in Sydney have been monitoring Wong’s condition closely.
When we first heard about the accident, we were all in shock,” Ganga said.
I was informed that Wong has undergone several surgeries, including a major one. He is in an induced coma, but his condition has stabilised and he is now out of immediate danger. He is currently being treated at one of the best hospitals in Sydney.”
A respected figure in badminton
Wong Tat Meng has had an illustrious coaching career, having served with BAM before moving on to coach South Korea’s An Se-young, who is currently the women’s singles world No. 1.
More recently, he coached Malaysia’s independent shuttler Lee Zii Jia, guiding him to a men’s singles bronze medal at the Paris Olympics last year before relocating to Australia for a quieter life.
Fans, coaches and players across the badminton community have expressed their concern and sent prayers for his recovery as he continues to receive treatment in Sydney.
