KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 — Former national badminton coach Wong Tat Meng is showing encouraging signs of recovery as he continues his rehabilitation following a serious motorcycle accident in Australia last month.
According to an official update from Sydney-based Roketto Badminton club today, their coaching and programme director is making better-than-expected progress including being able to converse clearly with visitors as well as the medical team and has progressed to eating pureed food.
“Just yesterday, he was placed in a wheelchair for the first time, allowing him to take part in rehabilitation exercises and enjoy some fresh air outside.
“While he still faces several weeks of rehabilitation ahead, the outlook is very positive, and his recovery continues to inspire everyone around him,” it said on Facebook post.
It was reported that on September 7, the 58-year-old was involved in a crash after his motorcycle collided with another on Putty Road in the Garland Valley region.
Apart from the national team, Wong had also coached and guided professional men’s singles shuttler Lee Zii Jia to secure bronze medal at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games before parting ways last December. — Bernama
