Choopan, 35, was crowned Mr Olympia 2022, taking over from reigning winner Mamdouh "Big Ramy" Elssibay last week.
Posting a photo of himself with the winning trophy on Instagram he said: “After 23 years of pain, suffering, sorrow, slander, poverty, hard work, effort, cost, bad words, high walls full of trouble, life thieves, bad people, treacherous friends, but!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
“With the help and grace of God, the prayers of my family, friends, good fans and sacrificing the best time of my life, I reached my dreams today and I salute life.
“Hello life, hello world, hello peace.”