Kamal Elgargni announced that he pulled out of the 2023 Olympia and will return next year.
Kamal Elgargni is qualified for multiple divisions in the 2023 Olympia but will have to wait another year to take the biggest stage in the sport. Elgargni recently announced that he will not be competing in the event as he deals with a family emergency.
Elgargni is a former 212 Olympia champion that has made the move to Men’s Open. He competed at the 2022 Tampa Pro and Texas Pro in back-to-back weekends. Elgargni made his Mr. Olympia debut in 2018 with a third place finish before rising to the top the very next year. He last took the stage during the return of the 2023 Masters Olympia and was crowned champion in Men’s Open.
Elgargni took to Instagram on Friday to make the announcement that he will miss the Olympia and return to the stage next year.
Kamal Elgargni Explains Decision To Withdraw
Kamal Elgargni began by explaining his decision following the Masters Olympia. He shared that his brother has been battling cancer and that he wanted to stay with his family during this time.
“After winning the Masters Olympia, I went back home. Sadly, I had m older brother, he had cancer that became like a sarcoma.
I really decided I’m not going to be at the Olympia this year. So, I know it’s a massive year for me. I’m qualified for both 212 and the Open but family is family. So, I’m really, really sad for that to happen again but again, it’s my family. I needed to be with my brother.”
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Elgargni continued to ask for prayers for his brother and family during this time. He also shared that he will be back on stage next year and hopes to compete in the 2024 Olympia.
“Let’s hope, we pray for him. He’s gonna be soon because I wanted to be at the Olympia but the good things next year.”
Kamal Elgargni has been an elite competitor since returning to the stage and taking on the challenge of Men’s Open. He has proven he can be successful in multiple divisions. This means he will look to continue his success come the 2024 season. The Generation Iron team wishes him and his family the best!
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