Sydney, Australia – The global badminton community is breathing a sigh of relief as renowned Malaysian badminton coach Wong Tat Meng is now in stable condition following a serious motorcycle accident in Australia.
The 58-year-old coach, who currently serves as the Coaching & Programs Director at Roketto Badminton Club in Lidcombe, Australia, was critically injured in a crash earlier this month but has successfully passed the life-threatening stage and is steadily recovering.
The Accident: Life-Threatening Trauma on Sydney’s North Side
According to an official statement released by Roketto Badminton on their Facebook, it stated:
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Official Statement – Coach Wong Tat Meng’s Accident & Condition
Roketto wishes to provide an official update on the accident and current condition of Coach Wong Tat Meng, our Coaching & Programs Director.
In recent weeks, there has been speculation and media coverage around this very difficult situation. Until now, we have chosen to respect the privacy of Coach Tat Meng, his family, and close friends while critical care was ongoing. We believe the time is now right to share an accurate update.
The Accident
On 7 September, Coach Tat Meng, an avid motorcyclist, was involved in a serious accident while riding on Sydney’s north side, approximately 50 km from his home. Emergency services provided immediate assistance at the scene and he was airlifted to hospital.
Care, Injuries & Trauma
Upon arrival, the trauma medical team acted quickly to stabilise him. He was admitted to ICU, where he remained for more than two weeks, undergoing treatment for multiple injuries, including fractures to the hip, lower limb, face, shoulder, and neck, as well as significant head and spinal trauma.
A few days ago, Coach Tat Meng was transferred to another hospital with specialist expertise in spinal trauma to ensure he receives the best possible care.
Current Condition
Despite the severity of his injuries, Coach Tat Meng has shown remarkable progress. He is no longer in ICU and is now in a specialised ward. He is alert, responsive, and able to communicate through hand gestures, facial expressions, and voice. He recognises visitors and interacts with the medical team.
Doctors have advised that further time is needed to fully assess the long-term impact of the head and spinal injuries on his speech and motor skills. However, there is a strong degree of confidence that he is now past the life-threatening stage.
Gratitude
We extend our deepest gratitude to the Emergency Services Team, and to the doctors, nurses, and hospital staff who have provided extraordinary care with professionalism and compassion. We are also truly thankful for the outpouring of support from friends, family, and the broader badminton community.
Looking Ahead
Coach Tat Meng’s resilience is inspiring, and with continued care, we look forward to seeing him return to the courts to do what he loves most: developing players into champions.
Let us all continue to support him on his road to recovery.
— Roketto”
From all of us at BadmintonPlanet.com, we send our thoughts and prayers to Coach Wong Tat Meng. We wish him strength, peace, and a full recovery.
