“I Don’t Understand Cheating”: Reigning Mr. Olympia Hadi Choopan Slams Mysterious Bodybuilders for Photoshop-Based Physique Updates

The ultimate championship in the world of bodybuilding will be live in a few weeks. Sports enthusiasts around the globe are eagerly anticipating this event as it draws near. As bodybuilders diligently prepare to win the coveted  Mr. Olympia title, Hadi Choopan is gearing up to defend his hard-earned Sandow trophy. Last year’s contenders, who came close but fell short, are now more determined than ever to dethrone Hadi and claim the championship for themselves.

However, while everybody is getting ready and posting their updates on their social media accounts, Hadi Choopan, the reigning Mr. Olympia 2022, is using his Instagram platform to make bold statements against his competition.

The fearless statement from the champion, Hadi Choopan

Choopan’s recent video post created chaos in the realm of bodybuilding. While showcasing his perfectly astonishing physique, and doing poses to emphasize his conditioning. His accompanying caption, which read, “Spread it so that I don’t see the Photoshop game of others.,” left fans and followers guessing about its intended target. While Choopan didn’t single out anyone in particular, the internet is abuzz with speculation, with Derek Lunsford, Nick Walker, and Samson Dauda being the only ones actively sharing their progress updates, according to a YouTube channel, Nick’s Strength and Power.

He further added to his caption, “It is God’s grace and I am real and I don’t understand cheating. I don’t know what cheating is and I don’t need to cheat”. The Persian Wolf clarified that his physical appearance is not altered through any photo editing and that his well-conditioned physique is the result of dedicated effort.

Are they playing the mind games before the actual competition?

Further to his post, the 35-year-old declared that he’s completely ready for the upcoming contest. According to him, he will do his best to win the title again. Choopan said that he would try harder, regardless of any obstacle. His physique exemplifies the hardship of his intense training regimes.

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Who do you think is going to win this year in the most prestigious competition of all time? As the competition is getting closer, people’s curiosity is also increasing. The countdown has already started on the official site of Mr. Olympia. Are you guys ready to watch this intense competition? Let us know in the comments.

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