It is reported that Indonesian badminton player Jonatan’s family members were previously diagnosed with the new crown, including his parents and brother. Due to his poor performance in the two tournaments in Thailand, Jonatan missed the finals and returned home early. This also allowed him to discover the symptoms of his family in time and sent him to the hospital for treatment. In the end, his brother died of serious illness, and his parents get better. Jonatan's father said: If Jonatan had gone to the finals, maybe the lives of the whole family would not have been saved.
23-year-old Jonatan won the men's singles championship at the 2018 Jakarta Asian Games and became famous in one battle; coupled with his handsome appearance, he has won the love of many fans. However, after the Asian Games , Jonatan's record was not outstanding and he never won the championship again. In the Thailand tournament in January, Jonatan was first beaten 21-5 by Axelsen, and then lost to Prannoy, an Indian who had been infected with the new crown. As a seeded player, he suffered a first-round loss and was in poor condition. Missed the qualification to participate in the finals.
When Jonatan returned to Indonesia, he found that his parents had difficulty breathing and were feeling unwell, while the condition of his autistic brother Ivan worsened. He suspected that the three of them were infected with the new crown virus and promptly sent them to the hospital for examination and treatment. Sure enough, his parents and brother all tested positive. After treatment, his parents' condition improved, but his brother eventually passed away due to severe infection and organ failure. Jonatan posted his condolences through social platforms on February 3.
Due to Jonatan's poor performance on the field, the coaching staff disqualified him from participating in the Swiss and German Games and ordered him to train hard. In life, Jonatan suffered the blow of his brother's death and his parents being infected with the new crown virus. Jonatan said frankly: This is a difficult moment for me. Not only must I be strong, but I must also comfort my sad parents. Originally, Jonathan planned to build a big house for his family after the new year, but he had already spent most of the money on treating his parents and brother.
Jonatan suggested that everyone must wear a mask when outdoors and not discriminate against patients diagnosed with the new coronavirus. With his parents discharged from the hospital, Jonatan has also returned to the Indonesian Badminton Association and entered training after being tested and cleared.
