The Iranian Prince, Behrouz Tabani, has wowed fans with his incredible physique and stage presence. Although he didn’t win the EMPRO Classic Show, many believed he deserved the top spot over William Bonac. While Tabani placed second at the event, he accepted defeat gracefully and is now focused on earning his Mr. Olympia qualification.

Tabani had previously qualified for Mr. Olympia but couldn’t participate due to visa issues. This time, he is determined to make it to the prestigious event. To achieve his qualification, he aims to win the 2024 FLEX WEEKEND ITALY PRO, scheduled for June 23, 2024. With unwavering determination, he wrote in an Instagram post, “Unyielding… Because I have God…!!!”

Just days before the Italy Pro show, Tabani shared a physique update on his Instagram story. On June 21st, bodybuilding page Bis and Tris reshared the post with the caption, “@behrouz_tabani checking in from Milan, Italy at 2 days out. Coached by @milossarcev.” In the video, Tabani tagged his coach, IFBB Pro Milos Sarcev, and wrote, “Let’s go.” The video showcased his perfect symmetrical shape and impressive posing routine, highlighting his readiness for the competition.

Tabani will compete against 12 other athletes to win his qualification. His competitors include Andrea Bolzoni from Italy, Kuba Cielen and Nathan De Asha from the United Kingdom, Stanimir Etov from Bulgaria, Anthony Jehl from France, Bela Kokeny from Hungary, Pawel Kowalski from Poland, Justin Musiol from Germany, Emir Omeragic from Germany, Daniel Thomas from Germany, Samir Troudi from the United Arab Emirates, and Krystian Wolski from Poland.

Notably, several athletes from the EMPRO Classic are also competing at the FLEX Weekend. Their placements at the EMPRO Classic were: Anthony Jehl in fifth place, Justin Musiol in seventh, Kuba Cielen in tenth, Stanimir Etov in eleventh, Pawel Kowalski in twelfth, and Samir Troudi in fifteenth. Even if Tabani wins the show, it’s uncertain if he will take part due to visa problems. To understand the uncertainty, let’s look at his past visa issues.

Will Behrouz Tabani get his visa on time if he qualifies for the Olympia?

Tabani secured spots at the 2022 and 2023 Mr. Olympia events and even won the 2023 Arnold Classic South America. Despite these achievements, visa issues have been a major hurdle. His coach, Sarcev, even started a campaign to support his visa application, but it was unsuccessful. Sarcev shared that US Embassy officers promised a call that never came.

Even in such discouraging times, Tabani remained resilient and faithful. He shared his mindset with fans, writing, “I am prepared for the hardest thing. Thank you, God, a thousand times.” His Instagram is filled with motivational captions, reflecting his determination and passion for bodybuilding.

Despite his impressive qualifications and a strong desire to compete, these administrative hurdles have kept him from the Olympia stage. Fans are hopeful this year will be different, but the question remains: will he get his visa on time and compete in bodybuilding’s most prestigious event?