KUALA LUMPUR – Former national badminton coach Wong Tat Meng is showing encouraging progress in his recovery after being seriously injured in a motorcycle accident in Australia last month.
In an update today on Facebook, Sydney-based Roketto Badminton, where Wong is the coaching and programme director, said his condition has improved faster than expected. He is now able to speak clearly with visitors and medical staff and has started 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,” the club said in a Facebook post.
Tat Meng, 58, was badly injured on Sept 7 after his motorcycle collided with another on Putty Road in the Garland Valley region.
A highly respected figure in badminton, Tat Meng previously served with the national team and later coached independent men’s singles ace Lee Zii Jia, guiding him to a bronze medal at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games before parting ways in December. - October 1, 2025
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