Hadi Choopan

Early life Choopan was born in September 1987 in Sepidan County, Fars province, located in the Southern Iran. Choopan hailed from a financially struggling family, that led him to work at an early age, engaging in peddling goods and construction labor.

Bodybuilding career

Despite the demanding work, Choopan developed an interest in bodybuilding at an early age. In 2002, Choopan initiated his training under coach Jamshid Owji, lifting 5 kg weights due to his smaller stature. Over time, he made steady progress. Within three years of pursuing professional bodybuilding, Choopan secured a third-place finish in a national competition and achieved success in local contests within Fars Province. In 2005, he won his first national title, marking his rise in the sport.

In 2013, Choopan's career took a significant step forward when he began training with Ali Ne’mati. His accomplishments included winning the WBPF Asia Championships in 2013 and continued success at the WBPF World Bodybuilding Championships in 2013, 2014, and 2015.

Choopan went on to take 4th and 3rd places at the show in 2020 and 2021, and won the People's Champion Award for the second time in 2021. In 2022, Choopan won the Mr. Olympia title by defeating 26 competitors and succeeded Big Ramy. Following this, much of Choopan's fanbase also received significant criticism for their online vitriol towards Derek Lunsford after his victory, including threats towards Derek's family which Derek himself was forced to address.

Public image In February 2023, a statue was erected in his name in his home country of Iran.

Personal life Choopan is married and has three children.

Choopan is a Muslim and fasts during the month of Ramadan.

He has his own YouTube channel, Hadi Choopan.

On 3 February 2026, Choopan was criticized after Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting showed footage of him celebrating in the midst of the 2025–2026 Iranian protests.

Titles and honors 15 provincial gold medals (Fars and Tehran provinces) 6 national medals (3 golds, 2 silvers, 1 bronze) WBPF World Championships: Silver medal, 2012 WBPF Asia Championships: Gold medal, 2013 IFBB World Championships: Gold medal, 2013, 2014, 2015 Mr. Olympia Amateur: Gold medal, 2017 IFBB Sheru Classic: Silver medal, 2017 Asia Grand Prix: Silver medal, 2017 San Marino Pro: Silver medal, 2017 Dubai Expo: Silver medal, 2018 IFBB Portugal Pro: Gold medal, 2018 Asia Grand Prix: Gold medal, 2018 IFBB Vancouver Pro: Gold medal, 2019 2019 Mr. Olympia: 3rd place 2020 Mr. Olympia: 4th place 2021 Mr. Olympia: 3rd place 2022 Mr. Olympia: 1st place 2023 Mr. Olympia: 2nd place 2024 Arnold Classic: 1st place 2024 Arnold Classic UK: 1st place 2024 Mr. Olympia: 2nd place 2025 Mr. Olympia: 2nd place 2026 Arnold Classic: 3rd place