TEHRAN – Iranian speed climber Reza Alipour auctioned his smart phone in support of destitute children.

The coveted phone went up for auction to raise money for the children in need and child labour.

Alipour finished in the fourth place in sport climbing at the 2024 Summer Olympics.

He lost to his American rival Sam Watson in the bronze medal match.

Watson won bronze with a time of 4.74 seconds. Alipour finished fourth with 4.88 seconds.

Alipour auctioned his smart phone in support of children, who work in his hometown Qazvin.

The Iranian media reports that he has raised fund to buy 600 pair of shoes for child labour.

Alipour has also provided 1,200 bags and stationeries for destitute children.