Tragedy on the court: 26-year-old dies of suspected heart attack while playing Badminton in Hyderabad
It was just another Sunday evening. Gundla Rakesh, 26, was playing badminton with friends, doing something he enjoyed. But what began as an informal game ended in tragedy when he fell during the match and did not get up.
Rakesh, a private company employee who hails from Khammam, appeared okay at first. He had only moved the shuttle, following it along on the court, when he stooped to pick it up. Then, unexpectedly, he collapsed.
Initially, his friends believed he had slipped. But when he failed to stir, panic erupted. They rushed towards him, summoned help, and attempted chest compressions. Someone drove a car up to him, and they took him to the closest private hospital. But it was too late. Doctors pronounced him dead. Police speculate it could have been a sudden heart attack , although they are waiting for the post-mortem report.
The video of the incident, now widely shared, is hard to watch. One second, Rakesh is playing. The next, he’s gone. It’s sparked fresh conversations online about heart health and how so many young, active people are collapsing without warning. People are also questioning why basic emergency support, like defibrillators, isn’t standard in sports venues.
Friends recall Rakesh as friendly, spirited, always ready for a game. Nobody anticipated anything like this. That's why it hurts so much.
A reminder that life is not strong. That health is not always visible. And that in a blink of an eye, everything can alter. Rakesh's death has left silence where there was laughter, and sorrow where there ought to have been another game.
What are sudden heart attacks?
A sudden cardiac arrest is the immediate loss of all heart activity due to an irregular heart rhythm, breathing stops, the person becomes unconscious and without immediate treatment, the person can die on the spot. Although, they are not as same as other heart attacks, meaning they are not due to blockage, it often occur with no warning.
Increasing risk of cardiovascular diseases:
With today's hectic work schedule, cardiovascular health gets low priority; the reason is convenience. Processed foods, lack of physical activity, and stress have all been responsible for an increase in cardiovascular conditions, and they are increasing. Cardiovascular conditions, such as heart attacks, are a major cause of mortality worldwide, at an estimated 17.9 million deaths in 2019. This accounts for 32% of total world deaths that year. Heart attacks and strokes specifically account for 85% of these deaths. Although most of us believe that expensive diets, low-carb foods, and drugs can make our heart healthy, in reality, the reality is that your daily life habits contribute much more than you can imagine.
Rakesh, a private company employee who hails from Khammam, appeared okay at first. He had only moved the shuttle, following it along on the court, when he stooped to pick it up. Then, unexpectedly, he collapsed.
Initially, his friends believed he had slipped. But when he failed to stir, panic erupted. They rushed towards him, summoned help, and attempted chest compressions. Someone drove a car up to him, and they took him to the closest private hospital. But it was too late. Doctors pronounced him dead. Police speculate it could have been a sudden heart attack , although they are waiting for the post-mortem report.
The video of the incident, now widely shared, is hard to watch. One second, Rakesh is playing. The next, he’s gone. It’s sparked fresh conversations online about heart health and how so many young, active people are collapsing without warning. People are also questioning why basic emergency support, like defibrillators, isn’t standard in sports venues.
Friends recall Rakesh as friendly, spirited, always ready for a game. Nobody anticipated anything like this. That's why it hurts so much.
A reminder that life is not strong. That health is not always visible. And that in a blink of an eye, everything can alter. Rakesh's death has left silence where there was laughter, and sorrow where there ought to have been another game.
What are sudden heart attacks?
A sudden cardiac arrest is the immediate loss of all heart activity due to an irregular heart rhythm, breathing stops, the person becomes unconscious and without immediate treatment, the person can die on the spot. Although, they are not as same as other heart attacks, meaning they are not due to blockage, it often occur with no warning.
Increasing risk of cardiovascular diseases:
With today's hectic work schedule, cardiovascular health gets low priority; the reason is convenience. Processed foods, lack of physical activity, and stress have all been responsible for an increase in cardiovascular conditions, and they are increasing. Cardiovascular conditions, such as heart attacks, are a major cause of mortality worldwide, at an estimated 17.9 million deaths in 2019. This accounts for 32% of total world deaths that year. Heart attacks and strokes specifically account for 85% of these deaths. Although most of us believe that expensive diets, low-carb foods, and drugs can make our heart healthy, in reality, the reality is that your daily life habits contribute much more than you can imagine.
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