Sport
President of Afghanistan’s powerlifting federation passes away
His son, Sahel Ayubi, told local media that his father died late Monday night after suffering a heart attack and was pronounced dead at a hospital in the city.
Najibullah Ayubi, President of Afghanistan’s Powerlifting Federation, has passed after suffering a heart attack in Kabul, officials and family members confirmed Tuesday.
His son, Sahel Ayubi, told local media that his father died late Monday night after suffering a heart attack and was pronounced dead at a hospital in the city.
Ayubi was 47 years old and had been the head of the Powerlifting Federation — also known as the “Iron Men of Afghanistan” — for several years.
He was widely regarded for his contributions to the sport and for promoting powerlifting across the country.