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Arshia Barari was a 21-year-old fitness champion and Kyokushin karateka who was well-known for his athletic achievements. A dedicated sportsman, he was recognized as a prominent figure in both the fitness and martial arts communities in Iran. On January 8, 2026, during the nationwide protests in Zanjan associated with the 1404 uprising, Arshia was killed after being shot directly by security forces. His death occurred as the movement, often referred to as the Lion and Sun revolution, spread through the city. He is remembered by his community as a patriotic athlete who stood with the people during the civil unrest. His legacy continues to be honored as a "Javidnam" (immortal) figure within the movement for change in Iran.

عرشیا براری، ورزشکار ۲۱ ساله، قهرمان فیتنس و کاراته‌کا در سبک کیوکوشین بود. او به عنوان ورزشکاری بااستعداد و میهن‌پرست شناخته می‌شد که در میان جامعه ورزشی زنجان جایگاه ویژه‌ای داشت. در تاریخ ۱۸ دی ۱۴۰۴، در جریان خیزش مردمی زنجان، عرشیا با شلیک مستقیم نیروهای امنیتی جان خود را از دست داد. او در زمان وقوع این حادثه در اعتراضات سراسری موسوم به انقلاب «شیر و خورشید» شرکت داشت. از عرشیا براری به عنوان ورزشکاری یاد می‌شود که در کنار مردم ایستاد و جان خود را در راه میهن فدا کرد. یاد او به عنوان یکی از جاویدنامان این جنبش در خاطره‌ها باقی مانده است.