Shahram Maghsoudi
Shahram Maghsoudlou

Shahram Maghsoudi, a powerlifting champion and Bakhtiari athlete, was killed on 9 January 2026 during public protests in Baharestan, Isfahan, as a result of direct gunfire from security forces. According to informed sources, Maqsoudi was born in Izeh, Khuzestan, and was of Bakhtiari ethnicity. He resided in Baharestan, Isfahan, and was unmarried. He was a two-time national powerlifting champion and a recognised professional athlete who participated in numerous domestic competitions.

Maqsoudi had a history of arrest during the revolutionary uprising of 2022 and was imprisoned for a period in Dastgerd Prison, Isfahan. After his release, he was unable to secure stable employment due to his legal record.

On the night of the incident, suppression forces targeted him with several live bullets, including shots to the head. Maqsoudi's last messages to his close ones expressed concern for his family and his determination to participate in the protests. He also shared on Instagram about the challenges of living honourably.

Shahram Maqsoudi is recognised as a symbol of a "hero" and an athlete who stood firm both in the sports arena and in the pursuit of freedom. His name is listed alongside other athletes who lost their lives in the protests of January 2026.