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Haryana Basketball Tragedy: 2 Players Crushed to Death on Court as Iron Poles Collapse in Separate Accidents

Hardik, a 16-year-old sub-junior national basketball player, died when the iron hoop pole collapsed during practice; authorities are investigating equipment condition.

  • On Tuesday , a basketball hoop pole collapsed at Lakhan Majra village sports complex, Rohtak, killing 16-year-old national-level basketball player Hardik, CCTV camera footage showed.
  • CCTV footage shows the 16-year-old reaching for the hoop and attempting to hang when the iron pole of the basketball hoop collapsed during a practice session at the Lakhan Majra sports complex.
  • Other players on the court rushed Hardik to a hospital, local SHO Samarjeet Singh said, after the emergency began at the Lakhan Majra village sports complex during practice.
  • Officials said the circumstances leading to the iron pole's collapse, including the condition of the equipment, are being probed, and Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said he will gather details and `inquire and take action accordingly`.
  • Published Wednesday at 02:00 pm IST, Hardik had participated in the sub-junior national championship, confirming his status as a national-level player.
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A national basketball player in Rohtak, Haryana, tragically died after a pole fell on him during practice. The accident occurred at the Lakhan Majra village stadium where the player was practicing. CCTV footage clearly showed the incident. This incident is a tragic news for the sports sector and raises questions about the importance of sports safety.

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