Archive · 7 Dec 2025
Teen's Death on Basketball Court
Two teenage basketball players, Hardik Rathi and Aman, died in Haryana last month when the iron poles of basketball hoops fell on them during practice.
Their families have filed police complaints alleging negligence by officials responsible for maintaining the sports infrastructure.
The incidents have sparked outrage and led to a review of the state's sports facilities.
The Haryana Sports Minister has announced that Rs 114 crore will be used to repair and upgrade stadiums and playgrounds across the state.
Two teenage basketball players died in Haryana due to falling basketball hoop poles.
Families filed police complaints alleging negligence in maintaining sports infrastructure.
FIR registered against unknown persons under Section 106 of BNS.
Incidents sparked outrage and scrutiny of Haryana's sports infrastructure.
Haryana Sports Minister announced Rs 114 crore for repair and upgradation of stadiums.
- Who
- Hardik Rathi (16) and Aman (15)
- What
- Deaths due to falling basketball hoop poles
- When
- Last month
- Where
- Rohtak and Jhajjar districts, Haryana
- Why
- Negligence in maintaining sports infrastructure
- Victims
- Hardik Rathi (16) and Aman (15)
- Location
- Rohtak and Jhajjar districts, Haryana
- Cause of Death
- Iron pole of basketball hoop fell on them
- FIR Registered
- Against unknown persons under Section 106 of BNS
- Funds Released
- Rs 114 crore for repair and upgradation of stadiums