The 2017 Mr. Olympia champion, Saeed Al Hashemi (36 years old), aspires to become the first citizen in the bodybuilding sport to combine the title of amateur and professional champions, when next April, Mr. Olympia Las Vegas professional competitions enter.
Al-Hashemi told Emirates Today: “The game association refused in 2017 my joining the list of players nominated to represent the national team, and this rejection was the point in my career in the field of bodybuilding that I have been practicing for 22 years, as it gave me the opportunity to devote and participate In the "Mr. Olympia" amateur championship that was held in November of that year in New Delhi, India, and winning her title in the category of "champion champions" in a tournament parallel to the level of the World Cup to become the first Emirati to crown her title. "
He adds: I am currently preparing for the competition scheduled for next April for the title of Ireland championship and extracting the qualification card for the "Mr. Olympia" for professionals that will be held this fall in Las Vegas, under the supervision of the International Federation "IFPP" and seeking to win its title to become the first emirate to combine my title Amateurs and Professionals ».
He continued: «Over the past years, I participated and achieved titles Arab and international championships,
I always strive to raise my level and move forward towards the realization of the dream that I had in my mind for a long time, bringing together the titles of amateurs and professionals "Mr. Olympia", which is the most powerful championship in the world in terms of bodybuilding competitions.
Regarding his method of developing his muscle structure and preparing for his future entitlements, Al Hashemi said: “I work in Dubai Customs, and despite the difficult nature of work, I train daily at an hour in the morning and two hours in the evening, and I also make sure to eat eight meals a day.”