national-level player death
Tragic Death of Teen Basketball Star Hardik Rathi: Government Negligence and Unsafe Sports Facilities
Nov 26, 2025 06:08 pm CST
A promising 16-year-old national-level basketball player, Hardik Rathi, lost his life in a preventable accident when a rusted basketball pole collapsed during practice in Rohtak, Haryana. Despite repeated requests for repairs, authorities failed to address the deteriorating sports equipment, raising serious concerns about the maintenance of sports facilities and government accountability in ensuring athlete safety.
Tragic Death of 16-Year-Old National Basketball Player in Haryana Court Accident: Safety Concerns Rise
Nov 26, 2025 01:54 pm CST
A 16-year-old national basketball player, Hardik, died tragically when an improperly secured basketball pole collapsed on his chest during practice in Rohtak, Haryana. This incident, captured on CCTV, along with a similar fatal accident involving 15-year-old Aman in Bahadurgarh, raises serious questions about the safety and maintenance of sports facilities in the state known for producing elite athletes. Officials have promised investigations into these preventable tragedies.