Basketball Players Death By Poor Infrastructure in Haryana Jhajjar and Rohtak

Описание: In a heartbreaking turn of events, two young basketball players from Haryana — Hardik Rathi (16) and Aman Kumar (15) — lost their lives after rusted basketball poles collapsed on them during practice sessions in Rohtak and Bahadurgarh. The tragedies occurred within 48 hours, raising serious concerns about the condition of sports infrastructure in the state.

🚨 What happened:

Hardik was practicing at Lakhan Majra sports complex when the iron hoop-pole suddenly gave way as he went for a dunk. CCTV reportedly captured the moment.


Just two days earlier, Aman suffered a similar accident at a school court in Bahadurgarh.

Both boys were rushed to hospital, but tragically succumbed to their injuries.


⚠️ Aftermath & official response:

The state sports department has suspended the Rohtak District Sports Officer and temporarily shut down the basketball nursery at the Lakhan Majra ground.

Authorities have ordered a full safety audit of sports facilities across Haryana — mandating immediate removal or repair of all unsafe/dilapidated equipment.


The incidents sparked political outrage, with many blaming systemic neglect, pending maintenance works, and unutilized funds released earlier for infrastructure repair.


💔 Why this matters:
Young athletes — with dreams of representing India — are losing their lives not because of competition, but due to poor upkeep of basic sporting facilities. This is a grim wake-up call for better accountability, regular audits, and stringent maintenance of sports infrastructure across India.