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Mr. Olympia is a goal that most bodybuilders daydream about. They spend their time and effort and forget about a normal lifestyle just to take part in the most prestigious bodybuilding contest. When these bodybuilders get the chance to finally stand on the stage, they rejoice over it. But things like visa rejections can burst their bubble in the blink of an eye.

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Not one, or two, but many bodybuilders did not get to go up on stage this Mr. Olympia season. Among the list, English bodybuilders Nathan De Asha and Behrooz Tabani are considered two of the most promising contestants who were left out. As Milos Sarcev sent them his best wishes and prayers, the bodybuilders returned his good intentions.

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Behrooz pays his regards for Milos Sarcev

In his latest Instagram story, Behrouz shared the post posted by Milos Sarcev. In the post, Milos posted a picture of Tabani. He wrote, “@behrouz_tabani tried everything to get to the US and compete at the Olympia?Did not succeed but he is refocused and ready to defend his title in Romania one week after the Olympia.” With his sincere wishes, Milos showed his empathy towards Tabani, who could not get a VISA.

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In return, Tabani shared the post and sent back his heartfelt gratitude towards the former Serbian bodybuilder and at present, his coach, Milos Sarcev. He captioned the post by writing the following words: “The Best Coach”.

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As visa rejection has become rampant for numerous bodybuilders, most bodybuilding experts are coming up with their own opinions and insights. They are now starting to discuss the merits and demerits of staying in the US.

Flex Wheeler confesses living in the US made it easier

In the YouTube video with other bodybuilding experts like Bob Chick, Shawn Ray, Chris Cormier and Terrick, Flex Wheeler also talked about the English bodybuilder Nathan De Asha missing out on Mr. Olympia stage. He stated pretty openly, ?You know, all that training, you know, put into it and it just sucks right. I mean we have it so easy because we live here.? He also added to his statement by saying, ?It?s diffused but you?re left with all this energy stirring inside you. Man, what do you do so my heart goes out to the young man.?

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Not being able to go on stage despite the greatest effort is a feeling of major disappointment. However, with more bodybuilding legends coming up to support, maybe there is hope that things might change in terms of bodybuilders getting a visa to the US. Do you think the next Mr. Olympia should be held outside the US? Tell us in the comments.

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Pritha Halder is a Golf writer at EssentiallySports. Specializing in covering the off-court life of PGA Tour players, she brings to life the drama, triumphs and challenges of the athletes in the game. Having completed her Bachelor's in English Language and Literature from a multidisciplinary university, Pritha started her career as a writer for a literary magazine, before delving into the world of golf. Her early interest in the sport blossomed after reading a New York Times article "Tiger Woods and the Game of Life." Since then, she's continued to immerse herself into the sport and learn its techniques so her articles can connect to the dedicated and passionate niche fanbase. In her free time, Pritha loves binging on sports animes, Haikyuu being one of her favorites.

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