Abdul Hai Azizpur, Afghanistan’s most acclaimed boxing coach, died on Wednesday in Kabul at the age of 64.
The Afghanistan Boxing Federation reported that Azizpur suffered a heart attack during a boxing competition.
According to a statement from the federation, the incident occurred while he was overseeing matches.
Azizpur was a celebrated figure in Afghan boxing, having earned multiple medals — gold, silver, and bronze — in national and international competitions.
He also served as the technical deputy of the Afghanistan Boxing Federation, contributing significantly to the sport’s development in the country.
