Behrouz Tabani is looking to take the next steps after his Olympia debut.
Behrouz Tabani is five months out of from his Mr. Olympia debut in September. He arrived in the United States in time for the competition and gave fans a chance to see him on the biggest stage in the world. Now, Tabani is onto the next chapter and that is taking the next step in his career.
On Wednesday, bodybuilding coach Milos Sarcev shared a new physique update from Tabani. Sarcev was Dauda’s coach for the 2024 Arnold Classic, their 13th pro show before they parted ways in 2024.
“Man on a mission – @behrouz_tabani“
Tabani finished 11th on the Olympia stage during his first appearance. It came after years of anticipation. In 2024, Tabani missed the Olympia due to visa issues, forcing him to miss what could have been his first time on the big stage. That disappointment fueled an even hungrier, sharper version of the Iranian powerhouse in 2025. Every show he entered seemed to be a message to the bodybuilding world: he belonged with the best.
“I am so happy. So motivated, and ready to show my best.”
Tabani took part in the Olympia press conference and expressed his excitement and gratitude to be apart of the competition. For him, this isn’t just another competition — it’s the moment he’s dreamed of since first stepping into a gym back in Iran.
Visa Struggles Almost Ended His 2025 Olympia Dream
Behrouz Tabani’s journey to this year’s Olympia wasn’t just about training, conditioning, and posing. It was also about bureaucratic hurdles and uncertainty. The 2025 season saw Tabani dominate the international bodybuilding circuit, easily earning his Olympia qualification after standout performances in Asian and Middle Eastern pro shows. His combination of size, symmetry, and conditioning had fans calling him a future threat to the elite top tier of the Men’s Open division.
But as the Olympia approached, one major obstacle stood in the way — his U.S. visa. For weeks, rumors swirled that Behrouz might miss the biggest bodybuilding event of the year due to travel issues. The bodybuilding world watched anxiously as the clock ticked down.
Then, in a dramatic turn, Tabani secured his visa just one week before the Olympia weekend. Within days, he was on a plane to the U.S., ready to stand shoulder to shoulder with the best in the world. The close call added another layer of anticipation to his Olympia debut.
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