Haryana basketball pole collapses in Rohtak, killing 16-year-old national-level player
Other players rushed to the spot within seconds and lifted the pole off the teenager, identified as Hardik Rathi.
An iron basketball pole collapsed on court in Rohtak, Haryana, killing a 16-year-old national-level basketball player during practice.
The tragic incident was caught on camera, where the player can be seen jumping to grab the hoop from the front side when the structure suddenly gives way and crashes onto him, slamming him to the ground.
Other players rushed to the spot within seconds and lifted the pole off the teenager, identified as Hardik Rathi.
In the video, he appeared to show slight movement initially.
Youth Empowerment & Entrepreneurship and Sports Minister, Haryana, is yet to make a statement on the incident.
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