In a recent statement given by the IFBB Pro League, the organization addressed the issues surrounding professional bodybuilders pulling out from invitational shows. They notified athletes through an email that in the future, athletes will be required to provide a doctor’s note or a ’legitimate reason’ before withdrawing from an invitational show. Failing to do so may result in a suspension and/or a fine being handed to them.
According to Fitness Volt, the email sent to the IFBB Pro League competitors read:
IFBB issues warning: Awodibu’s withdrawal
The warning came after two bodybuilders, Blessing Awodibu and Charles Griffen, withdrew from the 2023 Arnold Classic after the final list of competitors was announced.
Blessing Awodibu announced that he will not be competing in the Classic on the 10th of January through an Instagram post. The post read:
His main reason for the withdrawal was to focus and work on himself after his disappointing finish (out of the top 15) in the 2022 Mr. Olympia. He referred to his seemingly jam-packed schedule last year that saw him compete for the Mr. Olympia title soon after making an appearance at the Indy and New York IFBB Pro contests.
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