On Saturday, may 18, at the sports festival Arnold Sports Africa, which takes place in Sandton (rich area of Johannesburg, South Africa) , was attacked by the legendary Arnold Schwarzenegger: an unidentified man caused «iron» Arnie jump stab in the back legs. Video of the incident has hit the net.
One of the spectators, for unknown reasons, while, at a time when Schwarzenegger chatted with fans, ran up behind him and jump kicked him with both feet in the back. Arnie, despite the years, still in great shape and after this hard hitting left on the legs. The man attacked the guard quickly twisted and brought out of the hall. It is known that they are now engaged in local police.
Soon after the incident, the ex-Governor of California in his Twitter were quick to reassure all the worried fans: «Thank you for your concern, but nothing to worry about. I thought I was pushing the crowd — as often happens. That hit me, I realized only when I saw the video, as all of you. I’m just glad that idiot didn’t interrupt my Snapchat».
Thousands of fans of the «iron» Arnie around the world protested this offensive strike, splashing the indignation not only of the offender but the protection that nobody knows how it looked and finally made the attack.
Later, Schwarzenegger urged fans to focus on the athletes and the event, not on the attack: «Here in South Africa is represented by 90 sports at the @ArnoldSports , and 24,000 athletes of all ages and abilities inspire us all to get off the couch. Let’s pay them attention.»
Arnold Sports Festival — international sports festival, which is held annually in different parts of the world. In this event from all continents arrive more than 20 thousand athletes to participate in various sports. In 2019, the venue of the festival was selected as South Africa, from 17 to 19 may sports competitions and performances take place in Johannesburg (South Africa). The legendary 71-year-old American actor and bodybuilder at tournaments acts as a judge.
