Source: REUTERS/IVAN ALVARADO
[Saba Sports News] The 2024 Indonesia Badminton
Masters commenced in Jakarta, Indonesia’s capital, on January 23. However, the
event was not without surprises. During the women’s doubles semifinals on the
27th, a light fixture in the venue caught fire due to a short circuit,
resulting in the venue being filled with a significant amount of smoke. To
ensure the safety and well-being of the players and spectators, the organizing
committee made the decision to suspend the game for over 40 minutes.
Fortunately, prompt actions from the organizing committee prevented any
casualties. At the time, the Chinese duo of Zhang Shu Xian and Zheng Yu were
competing against the Thai pair of Jongkolphan Kititharakul and Rawinda
Prajongjai. Video footage of the incident showed expressions of disbelief on
the faces of the Chinese team during the game suspension. However, the fire did
not disrupt the Chinese team’s momentum, as they eventually triumphed over
their opponents with a score of 2-1, overcoming various challenges to secure a
place in the finals. Some fans remarked on the poor maintenance of venues in
countries such as Thailand, India, Indonesia, and Vietnam. A few years ago,
during the Vietnam Open, there was a thrilling incident when the roof of the
competition venue suddenly collapsed.