Kabaddi player’s suicide raises concerns about mental health in sports

Apr 1, 2023

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In a tragic incident, a national-level kabaddi player, Karam Singh, committed suicide by hanging himself in Abohar, Fazilka district. The deceased was a commando in the security department at the Chief Minister’s house in Chandigarh. The reason behind his extreme step was said to be mental distress.

The incident came to light when the police received information about the suicide and reached the spot. They took the body into custody and sent it for postmortem examination. The news of the death has sent shockwaves through the kabaddi community and his family and friends.

Karma Singh, aged 30, belonged to Sitaram Colony in Abohar and had come on leave to attend the marriage of a friend. His wife, Rajwant Kaur, stated that he was behaving normally till late in the night when he went to sleep. However, when she woke up at around 3 am, she found him missing. She searched for him and found him hanging from a noose in the next room.

The news of his suicide has left the kabaddi community and his family and friends in a state of shock. Karma Singh was a talented kabaddi player and had represented the state at the national level. He was known for his dedication to the sport and had won several accolades for his performances.

The incident highlights the importance of mental health and the need to address mental health issues. Mental distress and depression are real issues that need to be addressed, and people need to be more aware of the signs and symptoms. It is important to seek help if one feels overwhelmed or depressed and not suffer in silence.

The authorities must take steps to raise awareness about mental health and provide the necessary support to those who are struggling. The kabaddi community must also come together to support Karma Singh’s family and friends in this difficult time and honor his memory.

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