Commonwealth Games medallist Stephanie Inglis in coma
Friday 13 May 2016 12:00, UK
A Commonwealth Games judo medallist is in a coma after a freak motorbike accident in Vietnam.
Stephanie Inglis, who won a silver medal at the 2014 Games in Glasgow, was reportedly thrown from the bike after her dress was caught in the wheel.
The 27-year-old had been in Vietnam for four months teaching English and was being taxied to her school in Ha Nong when the accident happened.
She suffered severe brain injuries and has been transferred to a hospital in Hanoi.
Inglis' parents have travelled from their home in Inverness to be with her.
A GoFundMe page has been set up by fellow judo athlete Khalid Gehlan to pay for Ms Inglis' medical care - as her travel insurance had run out.
The page said: "If anyone can pull through this it's Stephanie.
"She has been a fighter her whole life, following in her father's footsteps and becoming an international athlete, competing for Great Britain all over the world, beating adversity, competing and winning a silver medal in Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games, fighting for her country and her dreams.
"Now she is fighting for her life."
A statement from JudoScotland said: "We are obviously shocked and saddened by the news that Stephanie Inglis has been involved in a serious road accident whilst living and participating in an internship in Vietnam.
"Steph was a valued member of the JudoScotland Performance Squad prior to her retirement and a leading member of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games team, adding to Scotland's medal count with a silver medal (under 57kg).
"The thoughts and prayers of everyone at JudoScotland are with Steph and her family at this difficult time."
The UK Foreign Office said: "We are in contact with the family of a British national who has been hospitalised in Vietnam and will continue to offer support at this difficult time."
