Seven Team Apollon Athletes Set to Battle for Bodybuilding's Most Coveted Titles at Joe Weider's Olympia Fitness & Performance Weekend, October 9-12, 2025
EDISON, NJ – September 21, 2025 – Apollon Nutrition, the uncompromising leader in performance supplementation, proudly announces that seven of its sponsored athletes have qualified to compete at the 2025 Olympia Weekend, taking place October 9-12, 2025, at Resorts World Las Vegas. This marks one of the largest contingents of Team Apollon athletes ever to grace bodybuilding's most prestigious stage.
The seven elite competitors representing Team Apollon at the 2025 Olympia Weekend are:
CLASSIC PHYSIQUE DIVISION
- Kirill Khudaiev (@khudaiev_miami_coach) (Ukraine/USA) – IFBB Pro Classic Physique bodybuilder born in 1988 in Kharkov, Ukraine, now competing from Miami as a personal trainer and online coach
- Daryn Shirbayev (@daryn_shirbayev_ifbbpro) (Kazakhstan) – The first Kazakh athlete to qualify for Mr. Olympia in Classic Physique, who secured his 2025 Olympia qualification with a perfect score from judges at the 2024 Invictus Pro in Almaty, Kazakhstan
- Justin Badurina (@justinbadurina) (USA) – New Jersey native who claimed victory at both the 2024 Tampa Pro and 2024 Hurricane Pro, earning his spot on bodybuilding's biggest stage
BIKINI DIVISION
- Valeria Kord (@officialkord) (Russia) – 8-time IFBB Pro Champion with over 178,000 Instagram followers, representing one of the sport's most accomplished bikini competitors
- Ivi Escandar (@ivi_escandar_) (Spain) – 15-time IFBB Pro winner with 5 Olympia qualifications, who has dominated the international bikini circuit with victories including the 2024 Colombia Pro and 2025 FIBO Pro Championships
WELLNESS DIVISION
- Klaudia Vanessza Csuri (@klaudiavanesszacsuri) (Hungary/Ukraine) – 2025 Everest Muscle Games Pro Wellness champion who earned her Olympia qualification after strong showings throughout the 2024-2025 season
FIGURE DIVISION
- Kristina Bondariuk (@bodnariuk_profigure) – Rising star who secured her Olympia qualification through consistent top-level performances in IFBB Pro League competitions
"This unprecedented representation at the Olympia Weekend proves that our commitment to maximum-dosed, clinically-backed formulations translates directly to championship-level performance," said Robert Samborsky, Co-Founder of Apollon Nutrition. "These seven athletes embody everything we stand for—relentless dedication, uncompromising standards, and the immigrant work ethic that built this company from a single gym in Edison, New Jersey, to a global supplement empire."
The 2025 Olympia Weekend returns to Resorts World Las Vegas for the second consecutive year, with pre-judging scheduled at the Las Vegas Convention Center and finals taking place at the spectacular Resorts World Theatre. The four-day event attracts approximately 40,000 attendees and 200 exhibitors, making it the fitness industry's premier showcase.
APOLLON STRONG: WHERE CHAMPIONS ARE FORGED
Team Apollon's diverse international roster represents the global reach and effectiveness of the company's performance-driven approach to supplementation. From Daryn Shirbayev's historic achievement as Kazakhstan's first Classic Physique Olympia competitor to Ivi Escandar's remarkable 15 professional victories, these athletes demonstrate that excellence knows no borders.
"Our athletes don't just use our products—they prove their effectiveness under the most demanding conditions," added Marina Samborsky, PharmD and Co-Founder. "When you're preparing for the Olympia stage, there's no room for compromise. Every ingredient must be clinically dosed, every formula must deliver results, and every product must meet pharmaceutical standards."
The Team Apollon contingent spans multiple continents and represents the diverse, international appeal of both the sport and the brand. From Kirill Khudaiev's journey from Ukraine to Miami's competitive bodybuilding scene, to Valeria Kord's dominance in the bikini division with eight professional titles, each athlete brings a unique story of dedication and achievement to the Olympia stage.
PERFORMANCE SUPPLEMENTATION MEETS CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS
Apollon Nutrition's presence at the 2025 Olympia Weekend extends beyond athlete sponsorships. The company's commitment to maximum clinical dosing and zero-compromise formulations has made it the choice of serious competitors who demand products that match their intensity and dedication.
"Watching these seven athletes compete at the Olympia is the ultimate validation of everything we've built," said Marina Samborsky, PharmD and Co-Founder. "They represent different divisions, different countries, and different backgrounds, but they share one common trait—they refuse to settle for anything less than the best. That's exactly the mindset that drives our product development, from our pre-workout formulas to our recovery protocols."
The 2025 Olympia Weekend features 11 professional divisions, with reigning Mr. Olympia champion Samson Dauda looking to defend his title against challengers including former champions Hadi Choopan and Derek Lunsford.
ABOUT APOLLON NUTRITION
Founded by immigrants Robert and Marina Samborsky, Apollon Nutrition represents the uncompromising pursuit of excellence through scientifically-backed, maximum-dosed performance supplementation. From their origins owning a single hardcore gym in Edison, New Jersey, to building a globally respected supplement empire, the Samborskys' journey embodies the American Dream achieved through relentless hard work and unwavering standards.
Apollon Nutrition serves athletes, lifters, and competitors who understand that success isn't given—it's earned through dedication, proper supplementation, and the refusal to accept mediocrity. The company's performance line includes pre-workouts, intra-workouts, recovery formulas, fat burners, testosterone optimizers, and muscle-building compounds, each engineered with clinical dosing and zero-compromise formulations.
SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram: @apollonnutrition Website: www.apollonnutrition.com
FOLLOW TEAM APOLLON ATHLETES:
- Kirill Khudaiev: @khudaiev_miami_coach
- Daryn Shirbayev: @daryn_shirbayev_ifbbpro
- Justin Badurina: @justinbadurina
- Valeria Kord: @officialkord
- Ivi Escandar: @ivi_escandar_
- Klaudia Vanessza Csuri: @klaudiavanesszacsuri
- Kristina Bondariuk: @bodnariuk_profigure
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