The Iranian bodybuilder Behrooz Tabani recently secured his qualification for Mr. Olympia 2024. After losing to the former three-time Arnold Classic Champion William Bonac at the Empro Classic, Behrooz won the qualification at the Flex Weekend Pro in Milan. This is the third consecutive qualification the bodybuilder has won, but this time it was special.
After winning his third qualification, Behrooz Tabani was congratulated by his former Siberian bodybuilder and current coach. Milo Sarcev posted an image with a heartfelt caption for the Iranian bodybuilder. Let’s take a look at the post that the coach shared.
Sarcev called Behrooz’s performance “spectacular”
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The former Siberian bodybuilder posted an image from the moment when Behrooz won the Flex Weekend Pro show. Along with that, the coach called the pro-qualification winner bodybuilder his “Iranian son.” He congratulated the bodybuilder for his third consecutive pro win.
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Sarcev mentioned his latest performance as “spectacular” and a “great victory.” Behrooz has won the qualification twice, but last time he was unable to attend the show because of visa issues. He has high expectations from the Iranian bodybuilder; this time he wrote, “I hope third time will be the charm.“
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The Siberian coach also commented on the Felx Weekend Pro show winner’s post. He wrote, “But, for sure – it is so much better WINNING – and you most definitely deserved it. I am so proud of you.” The coach always roots for Behrooz, no matter what the circumstances are. Earlier, he shared a post in favor of the Iranian bodybuilder getting a US visa and even started an online campaign for him.
The Siberian coach prays for the Iranian bodybuilder’s visa
Behrooz has been facing visa issues for the past two years, and the Siberian bodybuilder tried everything in his power for the bodybuilder. After still facing the issue last year, Sarcev called it “heartbreaking.” He mentioned that he’ll be praying for the bodybuilder to get the visa so that he can participate in the Olympia.
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After the situation remained unsettled, the coach started a social media campaign with Behrooz to help him with the visa issue. It is widely recognized that Iranian citizens face issues while getting a US visa. In the end, the coach summarized, “as he certainly earned his right to compete at the biggest bodybuilding contest…his (everybody’s) childhood dream/goal.“
This will be intriguing to watch. Will this year be the same, or will the Iranian bodybuilder compete at the Mr. Olympia this year? What are your views on the topic? Let us know in the comments.