Kabul, Afghanistan, Ali Reza Asahi tragically lost his life due to an undisclosed illness at the age of 49 in his hometown on January 23, 2025.
His wife and two children, Arman and Kaihan, survive the legacy of an Afghan bodybuilder who won a gold medal in the 14th round of the 2023 World Bodybuilding Championships.
Highlights
- Ali Reza Asahi was married and often worked out with his two children, Arman and Kaihan.
- He passed away at 49 on January 23, 2025, but his death cause hasn’t been disclosed to the public.
- Despite the financial challenges, he won the World Bodybuilding Championships and fulfilled his dream to raise his national flag.
Ali Reza Asahi was a prominent Afghan bodybuilder who made a significant mark in bodybuilding and gained international fame for his achievements.
Among the representatives of China, India, Japan, and South Korea, he competed with athletes from 40 countries in the weight category of 85 kg and above to win his first World Bodybuilding Championships held in Seoul, South Korea, in 2023.
Likewise, he became a two-time world champion in master’s bodybuilding, securing another medal in 2024.
His victories brought pride to Afghanistan’s sports community and elevated his status as a national icon. However, his journey wasn’t easy, and he made many sacrifices to gain that fame.
Ali Reza Asahi’s Wife And Two Children Survive Him
Afghani bodybuilder Ali Reza was married, but his wife prefers to live a low-profile lifestyle in Kabul. The married couple has two children, Arman and Kaihan.
Ali’s journey within a family was challenging because of his dedication to bodybuilding. Despite the rough pathway, he was successful in building his status worldwide.
Ali Reza’s training required sacrifices from his hungry family, who survived in a low-financial household. During an interview, he was in tears while mentioning the problematic phase in his journey.
He couldn’t have dinner with his family as he needed chicken breasts for bodybuilding, and his family ate modest food.
One day, when Ali Reza was heading to the training, his wife told him they didn’t have chicken breasts. Then, he told his wife that God is gracious.
Later, he returned home and saw his wife had already cooked chicken breasts for him. He asked her why she was joking when he wasn’t in the mood for fun.
His wife asked for a minute and called their children, who told him not to be angry at their mother and explained they had broken their piggy banks and bought him chicken breasts.
Although the bodybuilder lived in a low-income family, they shared a close bond and understood each other’s needs. He used to work out often with his two children.
His painful journey helped him to become Mr. Afghanistan and earn two medals at the World Bodybuilding Championships.
People say men do not cry, but they are wrong. A man who can not cry has no feelings.
Ali Reza Asahi
Ali Reza Asahi’s Dream Was To Raise Afghanistan’s Flag
Mr. Afghanistan Ali Reza Asahi is more than a bodybuilder; his dream was to bring pride to his country.
However, the Taliban looks down on the sport of bodybuilding, and athletes are required to have their bodies covered while in training in Afghanistan.
As a member of the Afghan community, Ali Reza was able to raise his national flag with a lot of hardship and dedication.
Pain and happiness were hidden in his tears when he earned the World Bodybuilding Championships.
When I was a child, I used to see World Champions doing that while their national anthem was played. That was my dream.
Ali Reza Asahi
Afghanistan Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation (AFBBF) shared the passing news of Ali Reza Ashai through Facebook, but they haven’t disclosed his actual death cause.
His death marks a significant loss for the Afghan athletic world, and his achievements served as a beacon of perseverance and dedication amid challenging circumstances.
His deceased body will be taken tomorrow, Friday, at 9 am from Golai Red Bridge, Ghaleh Wazir Mosque of Imam Zama,n and will be taken to the tomb of Karate Sakh.
Additional Information
- Ali Reza Asahi was born in Kabul, Afghanistan, on March 27, 1974.
- He studied at Habibiya High School and attended Kabul University Afghanistan.
