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.