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2025 Masters Olympia Date, Location & Qualification Criteria Announced

by Greg Patuto Published on Aug 27, 2024

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The Masters Olympia will return in 2025 in Tokyo from Aug. 22-23.

The Masters Olympia will be making its return in 2025. On Tuesday morning, the competition shared an announcement laying out the date, location, and qualification criteria for the event. The competition will take place from Aug. 22-23 in Tokyo.

Robby Robinson won the first ever Masters Olympia competition back in 1994. Vince Taylor holds the record with six victories, which occurred consecutively from 1996-2001. There was a hiatus following the 2003 competition before Dexter Jackson took home the title in 2012.

[READ MORE: 2023 Masters Olympia Full Results]

The Masters Olympia competition officially made its return in 2023. The event was held at the BT Arena in Cluj Napoca, Romaniawhere all 10 divisions in bodybuilding were present to compete. Kamal Elgargni highlighted the event with a victory in Men’s Open. The event was not part of the IFBB Pro League schedule this year but will make its return in August 2025.

“Get ready to witness the top IFBB Pro League competitors as the Masters Olympia returns in 2025 in Tokyo, Japan! 🌟 This prestigious event will feature 10 divisions, showcasing athletes over 40 who continue to defy age and inspire us all.”

 

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2024 Masters Olympia Qualification Requirements

  • Age: 40+
  • Top 5 from all divisions at 2023 Masters Olympia
  • Winner of all IFBB Masters Pro 40+ between Aug. 28, 2023 to Aug. 17, 2025
  • Other athletes will be selected based on applications in four divisions (Open Bodybuilding, 212, Women’s Bodybuilding, Fitness)

Competitors can begin sending in applications on Feb. 1, 2025. The deadline will be April 30, 2025 and will need to feature information such as age, country, titles, competition history, and all social media accounts.

“More than just a competition, it’s a celebration of strength, dedication, and athletic excellence. Whether you’re a seasoned competitor or a passionate fan, the 2025 Masters Olympia promises to be an unforgettable event. 🥇

The show promoter, @takayukishoji8 from Fitness World Japan @team_fwj, is excited to welcome athletes and fans for a weekend packed with action and energy.”

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About Greg Patuto

Greg has covered the four major sports for six years and has been featured on sites such as Sports Illustrated, Fox Sports, SB Nation, NJ.com, and FanSided. Now, he is transitioning into the world of bodybuilding and strength sports.

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