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Gone too young: Bodybuilding community loses another

28-year-old sportsman's death was completely accidental and caused by food being stuck in his trachea

Natasha Raheel April 17, 2016

A file photo of Humayoun Khurram. PHOTO: FACEBOOK PAGE

KARACHI: Professional bodybuilder Humayoun Khurram, 28, passed away on Saturday just 15 days after winning the Mr South Asia title in Lahore.

“Of what I’ve heard, Humayoun was having his lunch when all of a sudden he had trouble breathing,” Khurram’s friend and fellow bodybuilder Abdul Majeed told The Express Tribune.

“It is shocking and very sad. I had known him for 14 years.” Majeed further said that Humayoun was a top bodybuilder and a thorough professional.

The dream that was never fulfilled

According to reports, his death was completely accidental and caused by food being stuck in his trachea. Humayoun is the second bodybuilder to die this month.

Humayun emerged as a talented bodybuilder when he won the Mr Pakistan Universities 2013 title, he then claimed Mr Lahore division title and won Mr Punjab crown in 2013 too

Earlier Hamid Ali also died suddenly due to a cardiac arrest on April 2.

COMMENTS (10)

Rollin & Trollin | 8 years ago | Reply Sadly a number of these fellows are 'drugstore' body builders relying heavily on steroids and other drugs to complement and catalyze the efforts of physical exercise in a short period of time. Big risk !

brar | 8 years ago | Reply Sad every one is bound to depart but he was so young only 28, tragic for parents, Rest in peace my child.

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omar | 8 years ago | Reply its drugs for body building thats killing them, two sudden deats is no coincidence.

Atif Arif | 8 years ago | Reply A very good human being, a great athlete, a champion body builder, Medal Holder - He will be missed.

Mystery | 8 years ago | Reply Ina lilahi wa Ina ilahi rajeoon

Dr kamran raashid | 8 years ago | Reply Deaths from choking ( as in this case ) can be prevented by providing basic life support (BLS) training to the common man. It should be mandatory in certain setups like health clubs, day care centers, restaurant staff etc.

Boxer | 8 years ago | Reply Most of the bodybuilders and athletes dies due to steroids.Steroids should be banned.

Neutral | 8 years ago | Reply RIP But for evrryone else that Steroids won't let you go easily mate

Azi | 8 years ago | Reply So sad, he was worth a thousand politicians. A person who is willing to work hard, take risks, and not cheat on anyone, making himself a better person everyday. Where as our politicians are exact opposite. We have such amazing talents in Pakistan that are not given proper care and training.

Javed Ali | 8 years ago | Reply This can't be coincidence. What is the body building association doing to save the lives of many young future aspirants? Do they have any checks on what drugs are being used for competitions?

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