Bucharest, Romania 🇷🇴, will host the 2025 Alina Popa Classic Pro on Sunday, Aug. 31. Seven IFBB Pro League athletes from the Women’s Bodybuilding division will face judges and fans in this 2025 Ms. Olympia qualifier. The champion will earn the right to compete at the Olympia Weekend in Las Vegas, NV, on Oct. 9-12. If the winner already holds an Olympia qualification, the spot will not pass down to another athlete.
This competition represents one of the final stops before the Olympia, which raises the stakes for competitors who have not yet secured their qualification. Athletes will need to present their best balance of muscularity, conditioning, and stage presence to impress the judges. With only seven women in the lineup, every pose and comparison will matter.
Promoter Alina Popa, a former Ms. Olympia runner-up, continues to strengthen the prestige of this event in her home country. Her namesake show has become an important late-season contest, especially for those making their final push toward the Olympia stage.
2025 Alina Popa Classic Pro Roster
Below is the official roster of athletes set to compete in Bucharest, Romania:
| Athlete | Country | Flag | Predicted Medal Icon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cristina Arellano Goy | USA | 🇺🇸 | |
| Emilia Balkova | Bulgaria | 🇧🇬 | |
| Alcione Santos Barreto | Brazil | 🇧🇷 | 🥉 |
| Nadia Capotosto | Italy | 🇮🇹 | 🥈 |
| Uta Kohler-Spitzbart | Germany | 🇩🇪 | |
| Alida Opre | Hungary | 🇭🇺 | 🥇 |
| Virginia Sanchez Macias | Spain | 🇪🇸 |
This year’s roster mixes seasoned Olympia competitors with athletes still chasing their breakthrough on the professional stage. The field may look small on paper, but the quality is undeniable. Many of these athletes bring past international experience that makes them credible challengers.
Fans will pay close attention to the top three names on this list. Alida Opre, Nadia Capotosto, and Alcione Santos Barreto all bring Olympia credentials that separate them from the rest of the pack. Their presence alone guarantees that this contest will deliver fireworks.
Meanwhile, the remaining athletes will be determined to shake up expectations. For some, even cracking the top three would represent the biggest moment of their pro careers. This lineup promises battles not only for the title but also for prestige and future recognition.
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Athletes to Watch
Alida Opre 🇭🇺
Alida Opre enters Romania as the defending champion of the 2024 Alina Popa Classic Pro. She is determined to retain her title and secure a return to the Olympia stage. Earlier this season, she placed fifth at the 2025 Masters Olympia, proving she still has the physique to stand with the best.
Her first Olympia appearance came in 2024, where she finished 11th overall. In the year since, Opre has added density to her frame and sharpened her conditioning. Those improvements make her the clear front-runner in this contest.
If she wins again, Opre will not only repeat history but also send a strong message ahead of the 2025 Olympia. She is chasing a higher placing on the sport’s biggest stage, and this contest could set the tone for her Vegas performance.
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Nadia Capotosto 🇮🇹
Nadia Capotosto already punched her ticket to the Olympia by winning the 2025 Toronto Pro Supershow. That victory confirmed her spot in Las Vegas, but her focus now shifts toward momentum and refinement.
Capotosto is no stranger to the Olympia stage, having finished 5th in 2024. That experience makes her one of the most dangerous athletes in this lineup. She knows how to peak at the right time and how to hold her own against the best in the world.
Even though she does not need the qualification here, Capotosto’s presence ensures a high standard of competition. She will force her rivals to bring their absolute best, which raises the overall level of the contest.
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Alcione Santos Barreto 🇧🇷
Alcione Santos Barreto is another competitor already Olympia-qualified thanks to her victory at the 2025 Mr. Big Evolution Pro. Her name carries weight in this lineup, especially after her 14th-place finish at the 2024 Olympia.
Barreto’s strengths lie in her lower-body development, particularly her balance of muscularity and symmetry. She often separates herself from the pack when viewed from the back, where her conditioning shines.
Though she cannot lose her Olympia status here, a strong showing in Bucharest would reinforce her standing as a serious top-10 threat in Las Vegas. Fans and judges alike will be watching to see how much progress she has made since last year.
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Overview
The 2025 Alina Popa Classic Pro promises a tight battle between Opre, Capotosto, and Barreto. All three have Olympia credentials, but Opre’s role as the defending champion puts her under the brightest spotlight. If she can fend off her rivals, she will arrive in Las Vegas with both momentum and confidence.
For athletes like Cristina Arellano Goy, Emilia Balkova, Uta Kohler-Spitzbart, and Virginia Sanchez Macias, this show offers a chance to prove they belong in the conversation with the division’s elite. Breaking into the top three would be a career milestone for any of them.
With just over a month until the Olympia, this contest comes at the perfect time for athletes to test their physiques, refine their conditioning, and send a statement to the wider bodybuilding community. Fans in Romania 🇷🇴 can expect an intense, high-quality showdown worthy of the Olympia stage.
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