New Delhi: Royal Challengers Bangalore ended an 18-year wait by winning the first IPL trophy in franchise history this year. The team led by Rajat Patidar defeated Punjab Kings and gave the Bangalore fans the moment they had been waiting for a long time. But this victory also brought deep sadness along with happiness as the accidents and deaths in Bangalore during the trophy presentation gave a tragic turn to this celebration. Tragedy associated with victory This incident will be associated with RCB for years to come. The team management does not want to ignore it as this tragedy took the lives of their own supporters. RCB Cricket Director Mo Bobat also accepted this responsibility and said that the team will always remember the feelings of its fans and their families. Stories of fans are our legacy In a conversation with Cricbuzz Bobat said that the biggest basis of IPL and cricket is passion and joy and the biggest reason for our victory was our fans. He said – “These fans waited for 18 years. We wanted to win for them. But it is very sad that some fans lost their lives after this victory. Their stories will now be part of our legacy and history.” Criticism and responsibility RCB also faced criticism for remaining relatively silent on this tragedy that happened immediately after the victory. But Bobat believes that there is no immediate solution to such incidents. It will now become part of the teams identity where this shared grief will always be associated with the joy of victory. RCBs legacy and importance of fans Bobat said – “Every sports team has its own legacy and history. What we experienced is now part of our legacy and we have to respect it.” RCB believes that the 2025 victory is not just the story of the title but also the story of those fans who have always become a part of their memories after this victory. Story highlights RCB won the first IPL title after 18 years. The accident during the celebration gave a tragic turn to the victory. Mo Bobat called fans a part of RCBs legacy. The team faced criticism for its silence over the tragedy. RCB considered fans stories a part of history.