The Mr. Olympia title inspires countless athletes to train, diet, sacrifice, and invest time and effort, all with the goal of reaching the stage where the world’s best bodybuilders are crowned. At the “Olympia Amateur Spain,” athletes battle for one of 27 “Pro Cards” that introduce them to the professional circuit. A necessary stepping stone for those hoping to earn the coveted Sandow statue awarded to the Mr. Olympia winner. Could this competition have surpassed its own legendary winners in fame? Is it possible that it has taken on a life independent of the competitors who compete on stage? I think so. Listen to how they breathe deeply and exhale, inhale, exhale, their heart rate accelerates. The Olympia breathes, the Olympia is alive.
We can imagine an organism that hibernates during the year and begins to awaken as hundreds of athletes head to Alicante from all over the world. On Friday, during registration and distribution of race numbers, blood begins to flow through its veins and corridors. The night will be the last moment of calm at the VB Space facilities.

A huge sign announces the entrance to the “Olympia Amateur” venue, and vehicles begin arriving early. The team of officials, judges, media, makeup artists, hairstylists, hair colorists, and others begin preparing their stations to leave nothing to chance.

Next to the heart of the event (the stage), the trophies, medals, belts, and rings await, which will be awarded to the winners of the most coveted amateur event.

The Olympia is still breathing gently as its corridors fill with life. There is increasing activity in the makeup, hair, and coloring rooms. The team of professionals strives to ensure each athlete presents their physique in a spectacular way.

A rise in heart rate is felt in the air as the competitors begin to descend backstage. As they take their positions, each protagonist spends their time differently. Rest, concentration, final coaching advice, skin touch-ups, pose reviews, creating social media content, and muscle building are some of the activities taking place during these moments.

A call alerts the first group of competitors (Women’s Figure), who will move to the back of the stage to await the long-awaited moment. In this space, they are alone, without coaches, family, or friends. Their attention is focused on the officials lining them up before they take the stage and mentally reviewing their almost immediate performance.

Very soon, they will move from the darkness to the incredibly bright stage, the heart of the event.

The judges are ready, as are the officials. Photographers and streaming crews are on hand to ensure every detail is heard. But there is someone essential to ensure the strong heartbeat of the event is heard: the DJ.
The musical soul of this Amateur Olympia is on the stage, at the very heart where the energy vibrates exponentially. Their role is crucial in instilling an adrenaline rush in the entire audience who attends the event. A sporting event of this caliber not only brings together family and friends. It’s also capable of attracting bodybuilding enthusiasts, who enjoy watching their favorite athletes and injecting themselves with a dose of personal motivation.