A routine badminton session turned deadly for Raipur hardware magnate Amrit Bajaj, 48, who succumbed to a heart attack on February 16, 2026, at the Ashwini Nagar Sonkar Bari court. This open facility witnessed its first such fatality, stunning regulars.
Renowned for his fitness dedication amid diabetes management, Amrit blended business success with sports passion—badminton mornings and cricket evenings. In a doubles rally, he reached for the shuttle, faltered, and plummeted face-down, motionless.
Companions mistook it for a trip at first, rushing to aid when he didn’t stir. On-site revival failed; a dash to the hospital ended in grim confirmation of death. Autopsy pinned it on cardiac arrest.
Viral CCTV footage shows the energetic player in action before the collapse, igniting online discussions on exercise risks. It underscores that even disciplined routines can’t ignore silent threats.
Experts warn of rising sudden cardiac events during sports, especially with comorbidities. Echoing cases from Hyderabad to Indore, they push for AEDs and CPR drills at venues. This could save lives next time.
Devastated, Amrit’s spouse and children face a void left by their energetic patriarch. No foul play detected by police, yet the incident ripples through Raipur’s sports scene. Courts buzz with advice for check-ups, transforming sorrow into proactive change.