Fallen Hero Alireza Valipour; The Final Flight of Sirjan's Champion
Death Alireza Valipour 21 years old in Iran Sirjan
Written by: Arisha
On the evening of January 9, 2026 (19 Dey 1404), following Prince Reza Pahlavi's call to take to the streets and cry out against oppression and tyranny, the people of Sirjan joined the nationwide protests. Standing among them was Alireza Valipour, a 21-year-old standout athlete and national champion in Kyokushin karate—a hardworking, courteous, and gentle young man who had built his life upon the foundation of athletic discipline and perseverance since his early teens. He was an affectionate, devoted son who, even as a grown young man, would lovingly tell his mother before bed: "Let me sleep on your arm, it gives me strength." Holding a technical diploma, he had been hired about six months prior to this tragedy by the GolGohar Mining and Industrial Complex in Sirjan after successfully completing the selection process, working in the specialized technical division for industrial machinery maintenance and repair. At the same time, after years of devotion, Alireza had recently become engaged; he had nurtured elaborate dreams and plans to begin his married life in the spring of 2027 (1406), once his career was firmly established. In the sporting arena, Alireza began his path to glory i…
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