Haryana’s crumbling sports infrastructure behind 2 young deaths
The twin tragedies on the basketball courts in a state known for its sporting achievements are a grim reality check for Haryana, as the focus shifts on fixing accountability and the crumbling sports infrastructure
Updated At : 07:24 AM Nov 30, 2025 IST
A hoop pole that collapsed in Lakhan Majra village’s basketball court, leading to the death of Hardik Rathi and Aman, another budding player, died in Bahadurgarh. PTI
THE basketball court in Rohtak’s Lakhan Majra village has had an enviable track record. Despite the near absence of institutional support, nearly 50 boys and girls have trained here and gone on to represent Haryana, with some even donning national colours. Many have secured government jobs. This remarkable sporting legacy has been overshadowed by a tragedy that has shaken the sports fraternity to the core — Lakhan Majra most of all.
