Malaysian silat exponent Faizul Nasir was taken to the hospital after he was knocked unconscious at the 2019 SEA Games in the Philippines.
He received a kick in the face by Dines Dumaan, who was representing the host nation, while competing in the 55kg category of the men's tanding event.
As he was unable to continue, his opponent was awarded the victory.
One of the top silat artists in Malaysia, Faizul was a gold medal winner at the 2015 SEA Games in Singapore and repeated the feat in Kuala Lumpur two years ago.
He also won silver at the 2018 Asian Games in Indonesia.
Watch Astro Arena's live coverage of the 2019 SEA Games here!
Seng Foo Lee
Tue Dec 03 2019
Orlando City v Toronto FC: Pareja delighted with Lions’ character
Preview: Orlando City v Toronto FC
Nashville SC v San Jose Earthquakes: ‘A win would change everything’ - Godoy
Preview: Nashville v SJ Earthquakes
Liverpool agree compensation deal for Slot
Liverpool agree deal for Slot
QPR 4-0 Leeds United: Shock loss for Farke's men seals Leicester's promotion
Report: QPR 4-0 Leeds United
Real Sociedad 0-1 Real Madrid: Los Blancos edge closer to LaLiga title with win
Report: Real Sociedad 0-1 Madrid
Minnesota United v Sporting Kansas City: ‘It’s what I’ve waited for’ - Oluwaseyi
Preview: Minnesota v Sporting KC
‘We can’t control the Opta supercomputer’ – Eidevall says Arsenal’s destiny is in their own hands
Eidevall previews Everton clash
Brazil legend Marta to retire from international football
Brazil's all-time top scorer, Marta, is hanging up her boots at the end of the year.
IPL: Bairstow century gives Kings stunning win over KKR with record run chase
IPL: Bairstow century for Kings
Man City title hopes rocked by Shaw injury
Man City title hopes rocked