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New Indian Express
2 days ago
- Sport
- New Indian Express
Euphoria for RCB turns into tragedy for Bengaluru
On Tuesday night, 18 years of heartbreak, despair and harrowing memories had finally given way to an indescribable euphoria. Royal Challengers Bengaluru, an Indian Premier League (IPL) outfit with one of the biggest fanbases, had finally scaled the peak it had promised to so often, only flattering to deceive. Tears of joy flowed from that indomitable cricketer, Virat Kohli. With the IPL crown too on his mantelpiece, he has won almost everything the world of cricket could offer. Naturally, the euphoria would spill out of the stadium in Ahmedabad. As soon as the Rajat Patidar-led side had beaten Punjab Kings in the final, people in Bengaluru had started one giant party. They were entitled to do so. That's the moment fans wait for in near-religious penance — the day when the tears of a 100 lonely nights are washed away by the magic of one trophy-laden celebration. On Wednesday afternoon, though, scenes of utter joy gave way to an utterly avoidable tragedy as at least 11 fans died while wanting to catch a glimpse of their team and their favourite stars with the trophy. Imagine that for a second. People leaving their homes hoping to get their own pictures of Virat Kohli. At least 11 of them will go back in coffins. Those tragic scenes at the Chinnaswamy Stadium would haunt the franchise forever. This points towards lack of basic planning. Victory parades and fandom are an integral part of club culture abroad. The European football landscape is replete with such events. Of course, not always without incident, but such stampede-like situations would be hard to imagine. Italy's Napoli had a season to remember: the celebrations were wild but without incident.
Time of India
2 days ago
- General
- Time of India
BCCI break silence on stampede at Chinnaswamy Stadium: 'Totally shocking. There have been lapses'
Karnataka Police resort to lathicharge to contain the crowd at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru during RCB's IPL trophy celebrations. (PTI) A tragic incident unfolded at Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium on Wednesday when at least eight people died and more than 40 were injured in a stampede during Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL title celebrations. The celebration was meant to mark the team's first IPL championship after an 18-year wait, following their victory over Punjab Kings in Ahmedabad on Tuesday. The situation turned chaotic as thousands of fans gathered outside the stadium to catch a glimpse of the Rajat Patidar-led team. Police forces struggled to maintain control of the crowds, eventually resorting to mild force to manage the situation. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! The incident prompted an immediate response from BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia, who acknowledged serious security lapses in the organisation of the victory celebration. "This incident of deaths due to stampede is totally shocking for us. We at BCCI extend our heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased. We also pray for the speedy recovery of all those who have been injured. When one organises a victory celebrations of this magnitude, proper precautions, safety and security measures need to be taken. There has been some lapses in some corner somewhere. Due diligence should have been done so that an incident like this could have been avoided," Saikia told news agency PTI. The BCCI secretary also expressed concern about the ongoing celebrations, hoping to prevent any further incidents. Saikia drew a comparison to recent successful crowd management efforts, highlighting the IPL finals at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium and the T20 World Cup victory parade in Mumbai. Royal Challengers Bengaluru fans at the Vidhan Soudha in Bengaluru during the team's felicitation ceremony. (AP) "I have heard that celebrations are on and I sincerely hope that nothing untoward happens. Even yesterday in Ahmedabad, during IPL finals, there were 120,000 people at the Narendra Modi Stadium. But BCCI has a dedicated team which has done elaborate planning in coordination with local district administration and law enforcing authorities to ensure that safety and security of the spectators," he said. He further elaborated on the BCCI's approach to organising large-scale celebrations, citing the T20 World Cup victory parade as an example. "When we organised the Victory parade in Mumbai after the T20 World Cup, we had spoken to the local authorities and made elaborate arrangements keeping in mind the safety and security of the crowd who had come to see their heroes," Saikia added.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Climate
- Time of India
Bengaluru Stampede: Many feared dead during RCB victory celebrations near Chinnaswamy Stadium
Many people are feared dead in a stampede in Bengaluru on Wednesday, as thousands of fans gathered outside M. Chinnaswamy Stadium to celebrate Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL 2025 championship victory. While a lot of fans gathered for the felicitation held by the Karnataka State Cricket Association, visuals showed police shifting the injured persons and those who fell unconscious to nearby hospital. The newly-crowned IPL champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru team touched base at the Garden City on Wednesday afternoon amid a roaring welcome from waiting fans, who lined up the streets to catch a glimpse of the star-studded side. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The Most Realistic Game of 2025 RAID Play Now Undo The Rajat Patidar-led team was received by state's Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar at the airport. En route to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's office at the Vidhana Soudha here, the fans assembled on both sides of the road cheered the triumphant squad with gusto. Live Events RCB defeated Punjab Kings by six runs in the IPL final at Ahmedabad on Tuesday to clinch their maiden title in 18 years. It was another major achievement for the side's talisman Virat Kohli, who has only played for this franchise since the league's inception. After the appointment with the CM, the RCB players will head to the M Chinnaswamy Stadium for a fan engagement programme. However, the much-anticipated open-top bus parade from Vidhana Soudha to the stadium might not take place because of traffic congestion, as per a tweet by the Bengaluru Traffic Police. The rainy weather in the city too might have forced the authorities to take such a call apart from the challenge they faced in containing the crowd movement last night after RCB's victory.
Mint
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Bengaluru crowd goes crazy as RCB return home amid huge fanfare post maiden IPL triumph
The Bengaluru crowd went crazy after Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) returned home on Wednesday following their maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) win. The Bengaluru-based franchise defeated Punjab Kings in the final in Ahmedabad on Tuesday to register their first-ever title in 18 years of the league's inception. The Virat Kohli and Co. landed at the HAL airport in Bengaluru at around 1:30 PM on Wednesday as the Rajat Patidar-led team was received by state's Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar. En route to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's office at the Vidhana Soudha, fans assembled on both sides of the road cheered the triumphant squad with gusto. After their felicitation at Vidhana Soudha, the entire RCB contingent will head to the Chinnaswamy stadium for further celebrations. Meanwhile, the scenes at the Chinnaswamy stadium went over the roof as a large number of fans have assembled to catch a glimpse of their favourite stars. In several videos, going viral on social media, fans can be seen climbing over the Chinnaswamy Stadium walls and fences. A large number of police has also been deployed along the route. Stay updated on all the action from the IPL 2025. Check the IPL 2025 Schedule, track the latest IPL 2025 Points Table, and follow the top performers with the Orange Cap and Purple Cap.
The Hindu
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Ecstatic fans line up streets to welcome IPL champions RCB in Bengaluru
Newly-crowned IPL champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru touched base at the Garden City on Wednesday (June 4, 2025) afternoon amid a roaring welcome from waiting fans, who lined up the streets to catch a glimpse of the star-studded side. Also read | IPL 2025: Karnataka CM to felicitate champions RCB at Vidhana Soudha; celebrations planned at Chinnaswamy Stadium The Rajat Patidar-led team was received by State's Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar at the airport. En route to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's office at the Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru, fans assembled on both sides of the road cheered the triumphant squad with gusto. RCB defeated Punjab Kings by six runs in the IPL final at Ahmedabad on Tuesday to clinch their maiden title in 18 years. It was another major achievement for the team's talisman Virat Kohli, who has only played for this franchise since the league's inception. After the appointment with the CM, the RCB players will head to the M Chinnaswamy Stadium for a fan engagement programme. The much-anticipated open-top bus parade from Vidhana Soudha to the stadium will also start at 5 p.m. after the CM gave special permission for it. It was earlier stated by the Bengaluru Traffic Police that it might not take place because of congestion on the route. "We request all fans to follow guidelines set by police and other authorities, so that everyone can enjoy the roadshow peacefully," the franchise posted on its official 'X' page. The rainy weather in the city hasn't helped and the police endured a difficult time managing the crowd that flooded the streets to celebrate the triumph last night. In visuals shared online, Kohli could be seen holding the trophy and watching in awe, thousands of fans who lined up the team's bus route, cheerfully waving at the convoy.
