National-Level Basketball Talent Lost in Tragic Rohtak Incident
A promising 16-year-old national-level basketball player, Hardik, lost his life in a devastating accident on a basketball court in Rohtak, Haryana. The freak incident occurred on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, when the iron pole supporting a basketball hoop collapsed and fell directly onto his chest during a practice session.
Chilling CCTV Footage Captures the Moment of Tragedy
The entire sequence of events was captured by a CCTV camera installed at the sports complex in Lakhan Majra village. The footage shows the young athlete, Hardik, reaching for the basketball hoop. As soon as he attempted to hang from it, the entire iron structure gave way, crashing down and crushing him underneath its weight.
Other players who were sitting on the sidelines of the court witnessed the horrifying scene. They immediately rushed to his aid and took him to a nearby hospital. Despite their efforts and the medical attention he received, Hardik succumbed to the severe injuries he sustained from the impact.
Probe Initiated as Community Mourns a Rising Star
Local police authorities, including SHO Samarjeet Singh, confirmed the tragic details. Officials have stated that an investigation has been launched to determine the exact circumstances that led to the pole's collapse. The condition of the sports equipment is a primary focus of the probe, raising serious questions about the maintenance of sports infrastructure.
Hardik was not just an enthusiast; he was a participant in the sub-junior national championship, marking him as a talented player with a significant future in the sport. When asked for a comment on the incident, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini told reporters on Wednesday that he would first gather all the details pertaining to the matter before making a statement.
This unfortunate event has sent shockwaves through the local sports community and beyond, highlighting the critical need for regular safety audits of sporting facilities to prevent such accidents in the future.
