Quetta: National Gold Medalist Karate Champion Arzu Haider Passes Away

Champion Athlete Dies After Scooter Accident En Route to Tournament

Pakistan’s sporting community is in mourning following the tragic death of Arzu Haider, a national-level female karate champion and gold medalist at the National Games, who passed away after succumbing to injuries sustained in a road accident in Quetta.
According to the Secretary of Sports, Arzu Haider was on her way to Ayub Stadium to participate in a karate championship when she fell from her scooter and was critically injured. She was subsequently admitted to a private hospital where she received medical treatment, but could not survive her injuries.
Arzu Haider had represented her province with distinction, winning both gold and silver medals at the National Games — a testament to her dedication and skill in the sport. Her untimely death has sent shockwaves through Pakistan’s athletic community, with officials and fellow athletes expressing profound grief over the loss.
The Secretary of Sports confirmed her passing and extended condolences to her family, describing her as a talented and hardworking athlete whose potential was cut tragically short.