Will We Ever See Hadi Choopan Compete on Stage Again?
I am not a fan of politics. However, I understand that military actions do occur when there is a threat to the US or our allies. That said, the most recent overseas airstrike the US made, that killed an Iranian leader, could be the nail in the coffin for Hadi Choopan and his bodybuilding career.
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Who is Hadi Choopan?
Hadi Choopan is an Iranian bodybuilder who gained significant attention in the bodybuilding world. He is known for his impressive physique and his success in various bodybuilding competitions. Hadi Choopan initially gained recognition in the 212 division but later transitioned to Open Bodybuilding.
One of his notable achievements is competing in the Mr. Olympia competition, one of the most prestigious bodybuilding events in the world. Despite facing challenges related to his ability to obtain visas due to his Iranian nationality, he managed to compete in the Mr. Olympia stage and garnered a lot of attention and support from fans and fellow bodybuilders alike.
Hadi Choopan is often referred to as the “Persian Wolf” and is admired for his dedication, hard work, and impressive physique in the bodybuilding community. One thing that many people don’t know is that Hadi Choopan is partially deaf. Luckily for bodybuilding fans, his loss of hearing has not taken away his motivation and determination to be the best bodybuilder in the world and reign as Mr. Olympia.
Hadi Choopan Was Starting to Make His Mark
When it comes to bodybuilding, Hadi Choopan has the heart of a champion. He trains like a man on a mission to do serious damage in the industry and has done everything possible to make it over to the US and show us all what he can bring to a bodybuilding stage.
That all being said, 2019 may have been the last time we see him on an Olympia stage. It went down to the wire last year and many thought it would be another opportunity missed because Hadi Choopan was having an issue getting his visa in order to travel to the US. Due to the restrictions President Trump put on travel, many visas were rejected and many foreigners were not allowed to travel to the US.
Somehow, someway, we lucked out and were graced by his presence in Vegas. And truth be told, I don’t think there was a single person who wasn’t happy seeing Hadi Choopan posedown next to his peers and ultimately placing third behind Olympia winner, Brandon Curry, and runner-up, William Bonac.
Hungry Like the Wolf
Hadi Choopan was one of the best 212 competitors we’ve seen in a long time. He came almost out of nowhere and shocked us all with the physique he brought to the stage. Then we heard Hadi would be (much like Flex Lewis) moving up to the open class. Many thought he was crazy but looking at the musculature on his tiny frame, I knew he would knock off many of the top guys in any lineup he appeared in.
While Hadi Choopan worked his magic alongside his “Pro Creator” trainer, Hany Rambod, it’s safe to say leaving Vegas, Hadi was hungrier than ever to get back on that Olympia stage. The fans loved him, so much so, that they awarded him the “People’s Choice” award which the prior year was won by Roelly Winklaar. Hadi was a hit in Vegas and if no one knew his name before the show, they absolutely left the show knowing exactly who Hadi Choopan is.
However, the excitement seeing Hadi Choopan on the Olympia stage all came to a screeching halt last week when we found out the US targeted an Iranian leader, killing him from their attack. This sent shockwaves through the world and Iran vowed to seek revenge for his death. President Trump asked those Americans in the region to leave immediately and come back to the United States. The actions we witnessed could have sealed Hadi’s bodybuilding fate. In fact, it worries me that Hadi Choopan’s career may have just ended if he’s not able to ever come to the United States ever again to compete.
Will Hadi Choopan Compete Again or Is His Career Over?
If you look at the achievements Hadi Choopan has accomplished, it’s hard to not think that he has a bright future in the sport of bodybuilding. He won the Mr. Olympia Amateur in 2017 which really kickstarted his career and caused a snowball effect on his pro status. He then placed second at the Sheru Classic, second at the Asia Grand Prix, second at the San Marino Pro, second at the Dubai Pro, first at the Portugal Pro, first at the Asia Grand Prix, and first at the Vancouver Pro – all before taking third at the Olympia.
It’s hard to deny that Hadi Choopan has a bright future ahead of him. And while he can compete in every show outside of the US, there’s nothing like the Mr. Olympia competition – the Super Bowl of bodybuilding. And the fact that he was so close to stealing the Sandow, had to have lit a fire in his belly to come back better than ever in 2020 for a chance to win it all. But that chance may never come – at least not in the near future it appears.
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