“They Should Ban Him From the Next O”: Enraged Bodybuilding Fans Passes Harsh Verdict on Hadi Choopan After His Objectionable Behaviour at 2023 Mr. Olympia

The debate about the best bodybuilder on planet Earth was recently settled, as the world witnessed the finale of the most awaited bodybuilding show, Mr. Olympia 2023. While many champions defended their titles, many new athletes were also crowned as champions. Among these was also the American bodybuilding sensation Derek Lunsford, who won the open class division for the first time in his life.

Creating history, Lunsford became the first-ever athlete to win an Olympia title in two different categories. However, among many hearts that Derek won with his performance, one person who seemed affected by his win in a negative sense was the former champion Hadi Choopan. After being dethroned, Choopan seemed to feel snubbed off and rushed off the stage. This has led to a lot of people from the bodybuilding community being furious about the matter.

Hadi Choopan congratulates the Olympia champions

Former Mr. Olympia champion Hadi Choopan has countless fans in his country as well as the rest of the world who were rooting for him to win this year, too. However, Lunsford made sure to make his presence felt on the stage, especially with his strong back. While he defeated Choopan in the end, it was a close battle between the duo. Training under the same coach, Choopan briefly congratulated Lunsford before leaving the stage abruptly. 

Fitness and bodybuilding-related page Generation Iron recently posted about the same, revealing that Choopan has issued a statement congratulating the Olympia champions. While a few fans seemed convinced by this, most people still called him out for the rude act.

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Netizens express their rage about Hadi Choopan walking off stage

Despite Choopan’s apology for the same, many bodybuilding fans are still furious about this issue. A comment from one of the fans read, “His behavior was inexcusable and as adults, we do not act like children. Where is the IFBB? No statement? Derek’s family receiving death threats! Hadi needs to be suspended effective immediately,” while another person wrote, “Poor sportsmanship. However, it’s good he did an apology.”

One of the users commented on the post stating, “At least he apologized but at the same time he made Derricks moment about him and that’s not cool,” while another person simply wrote, “They should ban him for the next O so childish.” Another comment from one of the fans pointed out how it was bad sportsmanship from the veteran bodybuilder. The comment read, “Horrible sportsmanship. Just an embarrassment to the sport.”

What are your views about the Iranian walking away from the stage? Let us know in the comments. 

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