Arnold Schwarzenegger and Wayne Price.
The inaugural Arnold Classic South Africa sports festival will be held at the Sandton Convention Centre from 27 to 29 May 2016 featuring more than 42 sporting codes. It is named after legendary bodybuilder Arnold Schwarzenegger who will also be attending.
The Arnold Classic was launched 27 years ago in Ohio, USA, by Schwarzenegger and his partner Jim Lorimer. It features a wide range of sporting codes ranging from strongman and bodybuilding events, to martial arts, dancing, chess, table tennis, softball, baseball, cycling, aerobics, and many others. Arnold sports festivals now take place annually in the USA, Europe, Australia, Brazil and next year will launch in South Africa and Malaysia.
The event in South Africa is organised by Wayne and Michelle Price, both active in South African bodybuilding and in the International Federation of Bodybuilding South Africa, of which Wayne is National Executive President.
“We were competing in an Arnold Classic in the USA some years ago when we heard Arnold say he was on a ‘fitness crusade’ and wanted to take the Arnold Classic to every continent. We started negotiations with Arnold and Jim three years ago and are delighted to now be bringing the first Arnold Classic to South Africa,”
“The SCC’s location is perfect as it is close to the Gautrain station; there is ample accommodation and parking in the area; as well as a wide selection of restaurants and other entertainment options,” says Michelle.
