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Complete Results and Scorecards from Bucharest

The 2026 Alina Popa Classic Pro brought a professional Women’s Bodybuilding lineup to Romania, highlighted by a dominant performance from the top of the leaderboard.

Alida Opre of Hungary finished second with a judging score of 7 points. Opre arrived in Bucharest following a busy competitive season that included a victory at the Lenda Murray Atlanta Pro Supershow, alongside runner-up finishes at the Tampa Pro and the Mr. Big Evolution Portugal Pro. Her performance at the Alina Popa Classic kept her one point ahead of the third-place finisher.

Nadia Capotosto of Italy completed the podium in third place with 8 points, firmly cementing her spot in the leading group. Emilia Dimitrova-Balkova followed in fourth with 12 points, Christiana Ankrah of Ghana took fifth with 16 points, Hagit Seindlis of Israel placed sixth with 17 points, and Vanesa Lloria Santana of Spain rounded out the open division in seventh place with 21 points.

Qualification Implications for the 2026 Ms. Olympia

The victory in Bucharest adds another major professional title to Korableva’s competitive record as she prepares for the 2026 Ms. Olympia. Event coverage confirms that Korableva had previously qualified for the upcoming Olympia competition through her win at the 2025 Romania Muscle Fest Pro championship. Her latest performance in Bucharest underscores her strong momentum heading into the world championship stage.

Similarly, top competitors like Opre and Capotosto continue to build momentum through consistent placings on the international pro circuit. As athletes finalize their preparations for the upcoming Olympia weekend, events like the Alina Popa Classic provide vital competitive benchmarks and valuable stage experience.

Event Background and Next Checkpoints

Named after one of Romania’s most accomplished bodybuilders, the Alina Popa Classic has established itself as an important fixture on the IFBB Pro League calendar, drawing elite talent to Bucharest. The 2026 edition delivered clear decisions across the scorecards, giving fans and judges a definitive look at the division’s top contenders.

Athletes and judges now turn their attention toward the remainder of the IFBB Pro League season and the upcoming Olympia competitions. Competitors will look to maintain their conditioning and stage presence as the championship calendar progresses.