There appears to be some confusion between two different people named Irina Zaretska or similar names.
- Irina Zaretska, the well-known athlete, is a Ukrainian-born Azerbaijani karateka. As of recent information (2024), she is alive, active in her career, and has spoken about her life and plans following the birth of her daughter. She has not announced retirement and continues her involvement in karate competitions and training.
- There is a tragic case involving a young Ukrainian refugee named Iryna Zarutska (different spelling), who was brutally stabbed to death on a train in Charlotte, North Carolina, in August 2025. She was 23 years old, a refugee from the war in Ukraine, and her murder received local and some online media attention. This incident has sparked public outrage over violence and concerns regarding transit safety and support for refugees. The attacker was arrested and charged.
Summary:
- Irina Zaretska the karate champion is alive and continuing her career.
- Iryna Zarutska, a Ukrainian refugee, was tragically murdered recently in the US.
If the question refers to what happened to Irina Zaretska the athlete, she is currently fine and active. If it's about the recent tragic event, the victim was Iryna Zarutska who was killed violently on a train. Please clarify if the interest is in the athlete Irina Zaretska or about the recent tragedy involving Iryna Zarutska.
