“Two Gods Battled It Out and Nobody Got Hurt”: Unlike Mr. Olympia, Hadi Choopan’s On-Stage Act at Arnold Classic Left Fans Touched

2024 was fully packed with action and unexpected turns until the end. We got to see new champions in both the Classic Physique and Open Division categories. Hadi Choopan debuted in the Arnold Classic this year, defeating the defending champion, Samsun Dauda, in an intense showdown on the stage.

Choopan and Dauda shared a magical moment on the stage of the Arnold Classic. Choopan picking up Dauda was the most incredible moment of the event. The Persian Wolf’s moment after what happened at the Olympia was truly astonishing. This event filled fans’ hearts with immense love.

Choopan’s evolution from criticism to unexpected sportsmanship

The Nigerian Lion and the Persian Wolf were the first contenders in the first callout, showcasing their impressive physiques. In the third callout, judges called out the top contenders again. Choopan emerged as the winner, with the Nigerian Lion as the runner-up. After the award ceremony, the Persian Wolf picked up Dauda and hugged him. Fans were not expecting to witness this heartwarming moment.

Samson showcased his love for the current Arnold Classic champion through his Instagram post. The former champion wrote about how Choopan is a great champion and congratulated him for his victory. Further, he wrote,” When two warriors battle head to head at their best, there can be nothing but love and respect left in the end…my brother @hadi_choopan I love you…. you.” The Persian Wolf’s earlier behavior led him to face a lot of controversies in the bodybuilding community.

In 2023, on Mr. Olympia’s stage, the Persian Wolf was seen as not satisfied with the results and stormed out angrily. Choopan’s gesture towards Derek Lunsford winning the title left the fans disappointed leading him to face a lot of criticism and backlash in the bodybuilding realm. This year, the Arnold Classic champion has come up with a new approach, which was seen clearly through his gesture with Dauda. The great gesture by the Persian Wolf this year stunned the whole bodybuilding community and left the fans in awe.

The Persian Wolf and Nigerian Lion’s heartfelt exchange

Choopan replied to the heartwarming caption written by Dauda; he wrote about reflecting on Dauda’s improvements, saying,” Brother, you are a hard-working athlete and you always progressed in the best way. I am happy to have a good friend like you. I love you, my friend.”

A fan highlighted this as the best moment both athletes shared, saying,” This was the best Hadi and Samson I have ever seen. Hadi showed Samson so much love & respect the whole battle.” Continuing further, the fan said,” Two Gods battled it out and nobody got hurt.“

Another expressed his views on the incredible moment shared by both athletes, saying, “Loved when he picked you up and the way you laughed.”

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One admirer explained this moment as a class act and called this a great battle; he further wrote,” Y’all Definitely made the judges work . And they made y’all work.”

Another highlighted how both athletes had shown true championship spirit, commenting,” You two have shown that there is something bigger than being a champion. And that heart is big.”

Lastly, one simply wrote about the magical moment, stating,” One of the most beautiful moments in the history of bodybuilding.”

The 2024 Arnold Classic not only showcased fierce competition but also true sportsmanship. Choopan displayed a great example of mutual respect and love among the athletes, not only off stage but also on stage.

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