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A 25-year-old man collapsed and died while playing badminton in Hyderabad. The incident, caught on CCTV, shows Rakesh collapsing mid-game despite CPR efforts. This follows multiple similar cardiac-related deaths in Telugu states recently. Authorities highlight growing concerns over sudden cardiac arrests among young adults.

Key Points: Hyderabad Youth Rakesh Dies Playing Badminton in Nagole

  • 25-year-old Rakesh collapses during badminton match
  • CPR performed but declared dead on arrival
  • Similar cardiac deaths reported in Telugu states
  • Incident captured on CCTV at Nagole indoor stadium
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Youth dies while playing badminton in Hyderabad

A 25-year-old collapses during a badminton game in Hyderabad, marking another tragic cardiac arrest case in Telugu states.

"Rakesh was about to serve when he suddenly collapsed – Witnesses"

Hyderabad, July 28

A youth died of suspected cardiac arrest while playing badminton with friends in Hyderabad.

Gundla Rakesh, 25, suddenly collapsed on the court and died while playing the game at an indoor stadium in Nagole on Sunday night.

The incident was captured on CCTV.

Rakesh, who was playing the doubles game, had picked up the shuttlecock and was about to serve when he suddenly collapsed. Those playing with him and others on the adjoining court rushed towards him, and one of them apparently performed Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).

The youth was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival.

Rakesh, son of Gundla Venkateshwarlu, former deputy sarpanch of Tallada village in Khammam district, was employed at a private company in Hyderabad.

In a similar incident in March 2023, a man collapsed and died while playing badminton in Hyderabad.

Shyam Yadav, 38, a private employee, suffered cardiac arrest while playing the game with his friends at Jayashankar Indoor Stadium, Lalapet.

Telugu states have witnessed a series of such tragic deaths in recent years.

Young individuals succumbed to sudden heart attacks while working out at a gym, playing sports or attending to their daily chores. CCTV footage of these incidents went viral on social media.

At least 10 such incidents were reported in the Telugu states during 2023.

On February 25, 2023, a 19-year-old collapsed and died while dancing at a wedding of his relative in the Nirmal district of Telangana.

A 24-year-old police constable died of cardiac arrest while working out at a gym in Hyderabad on February 22, the same year.

On February 20, 2023, a man collapsed and died during a Haldi ceremony as part of the wedding of his relative in Hyderabad. The 40-year-old man was applying turmeric to the groom when he suddenly collapsed and died before he could be taken to a hospital.

In September 2023, a youth died of cardiac arrest while dancing at a Ganesh mandap in Sathya Sai district of Andhra Pradesh.

Prasad, 26, was dancing with his friend as part of the festivities when he suddenly collapsed. He was shifted to a hospital, where doctors declared him dead.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Why are so many young people getting heart attacks nowadays? Is it the food? Pollution? Or post-Covid effects? Government should conduct proper research on this worrying trend.
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Aditya G
CPR training should be made mandatory in schools, colleges and offices. That friend who tried to help did a brave thing, but proper training could make a real difference in such emergencies.
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Sarah B
As someone who works in healthcare, I'd suggest everyone above 20 should get annual cardiac checkups. Prevention is better than cure, especially with silent conditions like hypertension.
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Vikram M
The article mentions multiple cases - this isn't coincidence anymore. Our sedentary lifestyles combined with junk food and stress are killing us slowly. Time to wake up India!
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Kavya N
So tragic... Just imagine his poor parents. We take our health for granted until something like this happens. May his soul rest in peace 🙏
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Michael C
While the article highlights important issues, it would be helpful if they included expert opinions from cardiologists about prevention rather than just listing tragic incidents.

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