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Renowned badminton coach Wong Tat Meng's condition has stabilised following a serious motorcycle accident in Australia on Sunday, 7 September
A source close to the 58-year-old former men's singles player told the New Straits Times that while the crash was "very serious", his blood pressure and vital signs are now stable.
"The accident was very serious and the situation is still quite bad, but it's no longer life-threatening. I believe he can pull through," the source was quoted as saying.
Meanwhile, The Star reported that Wong has been placed in an induced coma after suffering multiple fractures and has undergone several surgeries, including a major procedure.
Former Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) official P Ganga Rao, who is based in Melbourne, said a close friend in Sydney has been monitoring Wong's condition.
"I've been informed that he is probably in an induced coma, but his condition it seems is serious but not life-threatening. He has been stabilised.
"He suffered many broken bones and has undergone multiple surgeries, including a major one. We are praying for his well-being. He is at one of the best hospitals there," said Ganga.
The accident occurred when two motorcycles collided along Putty Road in Garland Valley, Sydney
One man died at the scene, while Wong was airlifted to hospital for emergency treatment.
The news has stunned Malaysia's badminton fraternity.
Former national player Vountus Indra Mawan, now head coach of the South Australia Badminton Association in Adelaide, expressed his shock.
"I was just planning to meet him in Perth during the National Under-13 and Under-17. I was looking forward to hearing about his ride trip, but this is shocking. I wish him a full recovery," Vountus told The Star.
Wong, who previously guided independent shuttler Lee Zii Jia to a men's singles bronze medal at the Paris Olympics, had recently moved to Sydney to continue his coaching career at a local club.
