The 2026 Huanji Chengdu China Pro bodybuilding competition concluded on July 26, awarding seven Olympia final qualifications across its divisions. Behrooz Tabani of Iran stood out, securing his fourth Olympia berth with a performance in the Open Division.
Tabani Leads Open Division, Earns Fourth Olympia Spot
Tabani outperformed a field that included England’s James Hollingshead. Tabani brought muscle fullness and conditioning, presenting a package that the judges would not deny.
The top five finishers in the Open Division were:
- 1st: Behrooz Tabani
- 2nd: James Hollingshead
- 3rd: Wei Li
- 4th: Morteza Mashayekhkordkola
- 5th: Mazaher Tabaniabarghani
Chinese Athletes Dominate Multiple Divisions
While Tabani claimed the Open title, Chinese competitors won the remaining categories. Xiaoshuang Lan took the 212 Division, improving on his 2025 Amateur Olympia China win with a physique praised for its leg development and detail.
The Men’s Classic Physique division went to Xin Liu, who earned his first Olympia qualification just a year after receiving his IFBB Pro Card.
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In Women’s Figure, Xinyu Chen defeated a field that included four-time Olympian Da Jeong An, who returned after a two-year break, as well as Yao Zeng, who was runner-up.
Additional division winners were:
- Men’s Physique: Edvan Palmeira (Brazil)
- Bikini: Cynthia Chen (China)
- Women’s Wellness: Wenqian Yang (China)
Open Division Top Five:
- First: Behrooz Tabani
- Second: James Hollingshead
- Third: Wei Li
- Fourth: Morteza Mashayekhkordkola
- Fifth: Mazaher Tabaniabarghani
212 Division Top Five:
- First: Xiaoshuang Lan
- Second: Guangyi Dou
- Third: Cameron George
- Fourth: Mohamed Gomaa
- Fifth: Mahmoud Abdelhalim
Men’s Classic Physique Top Five:
- First: Xin Liu
- Second: Chuan Wang
- Third: Zhu Li Xiang
- Fourth: Laixi Xie
- Fifth: Yi-Shan Cheng
Men’s Physique Top Five:
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- First: Edvan Palmeira
- Second: Li Xiaolong
- Third: Heng Zhao
- Fourth: Yu Jin
- Fifth: Siang Wang
Women’s Figure Top Five:
- First: Xinyu Chen
- Second: Yao Zeng
- Third: Da Jeong An
- Fourth: Anastasiya Voskresenska
- Fifth: Yanrong Liu
Bikini Top Five:
- First: Cynthia Chen
- Second: Mengru Zhang
- Third: Liling Wang
- Fourth: Lijia Zhang
- Fifth: Lu Zhao
Women’s Wellness Top Five:
- First: Wenqian Yang
- Second: Carolina Cardoso
- Third: Klaudia Vanessza Csuri
- Fourth: Lingao Wang
- Fifth: Xiaoyan Li
For the full list of all the athletes who have qualified for the 2026 Olympia, click here. For more information on attending the biggest weekend in bodybuilding, strength, and fitness, click here.
Event organizers have not released further updates on athlete preparations. Full results can be found through official channels.
