Young football player dies suddenly while playing in Nawanshahr village
Ravinder Singh of Majari village collapsed after sudden chest pain during match; suspected heart attack
Babushahi Bureau
Nawanshahr (Punjab), March 11, 2026: A young football player died suddenly while playing in a village ground near Nawanshahr, sending shockwaves through the local community.
The deceased has been identified as Ravinder Singh, a resident of Majari village. According to reports, the incident occurred while he was playing football at a local playground when he suddenly experienced severe chest pain and collapsed.
Fellow players immediately rushed him to a nearby hospital, but doctors declared him dead upon arrival.
Preliminary information suggests that the cause of death may have been a heart attack, though the exact reason will be confirmed only after the medical examination and official report.
The incident has once again raised concerns over the increasing number of sudden deaths among young people during physical activities such as sports, dancing or workouts in gyms.
Meanwhile, grief has gripped Majari village, where family members and residents are mourning the untimely loss of the young player. Ravinder Singh was known locally as a promising football enthusiast, and his sudden passing has left the community deeply saddened.
His last rites were performed in the village, where a large number of players, friends and residents gathered to pay their final respects.