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One of the most famous and beloved Iranian champions who participated in Zurkhaneh Rituals and is recognized as a symbol of strength, ethics, and chivalry is Puriya Vali. He was not only a strong and skilled champion but also remained in Iranian history due to his noble character and chivalrous behavior. His full name was Mahmoud Khwarazmi, known as %u201cPuriya Vali,%u201d and his birthplace was the Khwarazm region, an area in Central Asia. This region was once part of Greater Iran but is now in Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan. From childhood, Puriya Vali was interested in Zurkhaneh Rituals and, under the guidance of great masters, became a strong and skilled champion. He was renowned not only for his physical strength but also for his exemplary ethics and chivalry. The main reason for his fame is his good morals, chivalry, and outstanding ethical qualities. Many stories about his life reflect his noble and humanitarian spirit. One of the most famous stories about Puriya Vali relates to a match he had with a young champion. When Puriya Vali realized that this young champion needed victory to continue his life, succeed, get married, and improve his life, he deliberately lost the match instead of fighting with all his strength to win. This story symbolizes his chivalry and shows that for Puriya Vali, ethics and humanity were more important than winning a competition. Puriya Vali, this great champion, holds a special place not only in the history of Zurkhaneh Rituals but also in Iranian culture and literature. He reminds us that true strength lies in serving others and maintaining ethical values.