Hamirpur, October 16, 2026:
Former Union Minister and Member of Parliament from Hamirpur constituency, Anurag Singh Thakur, expressed deep condolences on the untimely death of young volleyball player Ayush Kaundal, a resident of Nalti in Hamirpur district, in an unfortunate road accident. Expressing his condolences on this heartbreaking incident, he expressed his deep sympathy to the bereaved family of the deceased player.
Anurag Singh Thakur said that the passing away of Ayush Koondel at such a young age is extremely sad and painful. The untimely death of this young player, who was returning after participating in the 67th State Level Volleyball Competition, has deeply shocked the family, the sports world and the residents of the area. According to the information received, this unfortunate accident occurred when Ayush’s head hit a roadside telephone pole about four kilometers away from Kupvi while returning from the competition in Kupvi, Shimla district.
He said that young athletes represent the sporting talent and future hopes of any state. The untimely passing of a talented young man like Ayush is not only an irreparable loss for his family, but also a profound tragedy for the entire region and sports community. Words cannot express the family’s grief during this difficult time.
He prayed for the peace of the soul of late Ayush Koondel and wished to give strength to the bereaved family to bear this unbearable grief.
