BBC presenter Qasa Alom, who was one of the presenters of this year's Wimbledon highlights on the broadcaster has posted an emotional message on Instagram detailing his recent health battle which saw him rushed to hospital in an ambulance. Alongside images of him in the ambulance and being treated in hospital he admitted he had a difficult few weeks. In one image a nurse appears to be taking his blood. While he didn't reveal exactly what his health condition was he confessed it had escalated after he had put off going to see a medical professional.
"I can’t say the last few weeks have been easy…Ever since the middle of Wimbledon I've been battling my body with a health issue. I put off getting proper medical care because I just did not want to miss The Chapionships (error). Eventually it became too much & escalated," he wrote in the caption.
"Thankfully the NHS have been brilliant in giving me the care I needed," he continued.
He said the incident was a "real wake up call" and warned his followers to not put off seeking help if needed as it "will completely knock you for six".
"Respect your body and its limitations. We only have one. Grateful to my family for helping me through a difficult period & now the road to recovery," he penned.
Qasa, replaced Clare Balding as host of the BBC's daily highlights show Today at Wimbledon show in 2023.
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