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.