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Zarina Waqar- Former National Champion

Zarina Waqar was born on 6th April 1969 in Faisalabad. She did Msc. Physical Education from Govt. University Dera Ismail Khan. Also, she is MBA Marketing degree holder. She started badminton at the age of 12 at Shahzad Club in her hometown under the supervision of Coach Baba g Salim. Zarina Waqar dominated the 'Junior' era in her early days. The National Junior Champion remained undefeated for 4 consecutive years: 1986-1989. 

She made her National debut in 1988 National Championship where she took 1st position in WD and 3rd position in WS. A year later, she won a gold medal in Women's Doubles and a silver medal in Women's Singles. Also, she was part of a training camp for preparation of Asian Championship 1990.


Zarina participated in 1990 National Championship where she beat Saira Bilqees/ Afshan Shuja in Women's double final. Moreover, she ended up being triple crown (WS,WD & XD) in National Championship 1990, 1991 & 1992.

 In 1992, she bagged 2 gold medals in one of the prestigious tournaments, National Games. In the following year, she won WS, WD & Team event in All Islamic World Games Iran. In the same year she represented Pakistan in BWF World Championship in Birmingham, England. 2 years later, she clinched 2 gold medals in Al Fajar Tournament in Iran. All these achievements boosted Zarina's confidence and increased her love for the game.


 In 1995, Zarina played against former Olympic Champion (1992), Susi Susanti, in the BWF World Championship at Switzerland. The next year, she won 2 gold medals in International Women Islamic Invitation Games Islamabad. In the same year she won a gold medal in WS and Team event in National Games. Following that year, she stood on the podium as the best in Women's Singles in the 2nd Islamic games held in Iran. 

Moreover, along with her dominance in National Championships, she did not hold back to prove her capabilities in All Pakistan Ranking tournaments. Her achievements in Ranking tournaments are as follows: 


  • All Pakistan Ranking tournament Farooq Trophy Quetta 1991 (Gold in WS & WD)

  • All Pakistan Ranking tournament Peshawar 1992 (Gold in WS,WD & XD)

  • All Pakistan Ranking tournament Karachi 1993 (Gold in WS & Silver in WD)

  • All Pakistan Ranking tournament Farooq Trophy Abbottabad 1994 (Gold in WD & Silver in WS)

  • All Pakistan Ranking tournament Rawalpindi 1995 (Gold in WS) 

  • All Pakistan Golen Jubilee Tournament Abbottabad 1997 (Gold in WD & Team event)

Moreover she dominated in National games 1997, 1998 and 2004.


The 'Star girl of Pakistan (1994)' remained at the top spot in National Ranking (WS) from 1990-1997. According to Zarina, 1986-1996 was her 'Golden era' in which she bagged many of her career's major Badminton titles. In total Zarina Waqar is among few Pakistani Badminton players who won 52 Gold medals and out of 52, 8 of them are from International competitions. During her 24 year career span she trained under several Coaches: Baba g Salim, Fateh Ullah, Liaqat Ali, Zahid Maqbool & Chinese coaches, who not only trained her, but also supported them through every way possible. Moreover, her brother and husband played an important role in supporting her.


However, due to Breast Cancer in 2010, she was forced to leave professional badminton. Nonetheless, not even cancer could stop her from serving her country: she passed BWF Level 1 coaching course from Nepal.

Moreover, after completing BWF Level 2 Coaching Course (Malaysia), she decided to pass on her knowledge to the younger generation. She is currently working as a Coach in Directorate Punjab Sports Board. 


As it is said, true warriors always keep fighting, and Zarina Waqar is a true warrior, and a pride of Pakistan Badminton.


Click the following link to view Zarina Waqar's gallery:

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1nqlog16mqGo15nN-cyur_HaoGl5eChMxx0YdwPoSy_0/edit?usp=drivesdk

Written by: Muhammad Anas Akhtar (Admin FBCOP)


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  1. UnknownAugust 26, 2020 at 11:59 AM

    Mashallah mashallah...boht khub

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    1. Sadia arshadAugust 26, 2020 at 5:35 PM

      Zarina waqar a legend and passionate women.she is the star and pride for all of is.you are a role model for youth foor juniors even for us.May Allah blessed with healthy life.

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