Rubiel Mosquera will not be at the Arnold Classic! He has visa problems for the United States

The Arnold Classic is undoubtedly one of the partial highlights of the bodybuilding season. This year, as in many previous years, many big names have announced their participation. But gradually, some athletes always excuse themselves - whether due to injuries or perhaps visa problems. It is the latter complication that has befallen Rubiel Mosquera, a promising newcomer among the professionals.

This Colombian giant earned his pro card at the EVLS Prague amateur competitions. And then when he started the next day among the pros, he took a fantastic third place right behind the fantastically prepared Samson Dauda and the Slovak giant Križánek. It is so logical that the whole bodybuilding world after this fantastic debut was waiting to see what Neckzilla would show in comparison to the most famous names of the bodybuilding world such as former Mr. Olympia Hadi Choopan or defending Arnold winner Samson Dauda.

However, after Andrew Jacked withdrew from the competition a few days ago, the Colombian athlete's name also dropped off the start list.

"Important update: Due to unexpected problems with my visa and my readiness, I am withdrawing from this year's Arnold Sports Festival in Ohio, USA. I sincerely apologize to the Arnold Sports Festival and all my supporters. My journey to the stage is on hold, but the dream lives on. Thank you for your endless support and I look forward to sharing my journey to the podium with you soon."

Rubiel wrote in a recent post on his Instagram.

Meanwhile, problems with traveling to the United States are not uncommon - the legendary Behrooz Tabani or Iranian champion Hadi Choopan, for example, have faced them in the past. If the same problems don't befall Hadi this year, the Arnold Classic will offer an epic battle between

Samson and Hadi. Although the injured Nick Walker, who has announced his return to the New York PRO, will not be ready for this event, there is still plenty to look forward to and the Arnold will offer an interesting battle as it does every year.

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