51-year-old man dies of heart attack after collapsing mid-badminton game in Kedah
What began as a regular badminton session turned tragic when the man suddenly lost consciousness and collapsed during a game at a court in Sungai Petani on the evening of June 30.
SHAH ALAM – A 51-year-old man tragically died after collapsing during a badminton match in Sungai Petani, Kedah, with an autopsy later confirming the cause of death as a heart attack.
What began as a regular badminton session turned tragic when the man, who is a local, suddenly lost consciousness and collapsed during a game at a court in Sungai Petani on the evening of June 30.
According to a Chinese-language daily, the man had complained to a friend about feeling dizzy moments before the incident.
As he attempted to walk, he abruptly fell to the ground, prompting bystanders to rush to his aid.
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) was performed on the spot before he was sent to the hospital. Despite the swift action, medical personnel were unable to save him, and he was pronounced dead shortly after arriving at the hospital.
Kuala Muda district police chief Assistant Commissioner Hanyan Ramlan confirmed the incident.
“The autopsy report revealed that a heart attack was the reason for the man’s untimely demise,” he said.
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