Arnold Schwarzenegger is one of the most outstanding representatives of bodybuilding. After he retired from bodybuilding, the Arnold Classic, created by him and Jim Lorime, has become one of the most prestigious bodybuilding and fitness events since it was first held in 1989. Unfortunately, over the past few years, this once-famous event has now been criticized by the media, bodybuilders and bodybuilding fans.
In the past few years, due to the impact of the epidemic, the highest events in bodybuilding - the Arnold Classic and the Olympia Weekend - have suffered huge losses. According to a recent statement, although Arnold Schwarzenegger lost more than $4 million in the annual competition during the epidemic, Schwarzenegger still regards the annual Arnold Classic as an investment in bodybuilding. Schwarzenegger responded to the controversy arising from the cancellation of several divisions in the 2023 Arnold Classic.
1. The cancellation of several divisions of the 2023 Arnold Classics has caused controversy. Brian Powers, executive director of the Arnold Classics, recently announced that the decision to exclude women's body shape, women's bodybuilding, women's bodybuilding and 212 pound bodybuilding in the 2023 Arnold Classics has caused a lot of controversy.
Sarah Villegas
In response to this decision, two-time Olympia women's fitness champion Sarah Villegas immediately expressed her dissatisfaction with the cancellation of the women's fitness program in Arnold Classic. In order to save the competition, Sarah was even willing to pay $20,000 out of her own pocket to ensure that contestants have the opportunity to participate in this prestigious event.
In addition to Sarah Villegas, four-time Olympia Joe Carter also believes that AC Promotion Company "has not given a real explanation" when making this decision, which caused confusion among bodybuilding groups.
However, Matt, manager of Arnold Classics, believes that bodybuilding would not be what it is today without Schwarzenegger's sacrifice. He said: "I asked... When 2020 coronavirus happened, Arnold lost $4 million in Classics. Jack Wood went through all odds, how much money did he lose when hosting the Olympia? What would it look like if it weren't for two super rich people who love fitness? they held an event, and although they knew they would lose money and increased the prize money, no one came to defend him. If it weren't for them, we wouldn't be here. This is the fact!"
Matt clarified that if Schwarzenegger and the organizers of the Olympia event, he did not think bodybuilding would be today. Despite the loss, they chose to hold the competition during the epidemic.
2. Arnold Schwarzenegger responded to
In the recent Ins post, Arnold Schwarzenegger responded to Matt, explaining why he regarded the $4 million loss as an investment in bodybuilding.
Arnold Schwarzenegger said: " Thank you for your righteousness, this is an easy choice. I tell people that the most important thing you can learn is the difference between consumption and investment. Expenditure is a loss, but I think the past few years have been an investment in bodybuilding, fitness. I also know that for many people, it was a difficult economic period, and athletes need bonuses more than me. "
Arnold Schwarzenegger is an outstanding representative of the golden age of bodybuilding, winning the Mr. Olympia championship in total, making great sacrifices for the promotion of bodybuilding. He believes that classical bodybuilding is the future and also believes that bodybuilding has become the most dangerous sport in the world, especially for contestants in the open group of men who are constantly working to increase their body shape.
As the annual Arnold Sports Festival is becoming more and more popular, in addition to bodybuilding competitions, Arnold has also held many niche competitions such as the Hercules Competition. This year, Arnold and fitness internet celebrity Logan Paul held the first slap competition.
3. Arnold Sports Festival changes
After the success of the Arnold Classic in 1989, until 2021, the partnership between Arnold and Jim Lorime lasted for more than 45 years. However, in 2015, Jim Lorimay's son Bob Lorimay replaced his father as president of Classic Productions.
Between 2021 and 2022, several major changes have occurred at the Arnold Sports Festival headquarters. Arnold Schwarzenegger and the Lorimei family allegedly ended their business relationship, Arnold Schwarzenegger will continue to promote Arnold Sports Festival alone, Classic Production Company will be replaced by World Championships Company, Schwarzenegger is CEO of World Championships Company, and Brian Powers was subsequently appointed as the Executive Director of Arnold Classics.
bodybuilding veteran Lee Prest quickly stood up to defend the athletes after the 2023 Arnold Classic will cancel several divisional competitions. Lee Prest highly praised the Arnold Classic, saying that even if the prize money is cut in half, bodybuilders will participate, and he advised Brian Powers that organizers should continue to keep the game "as is."
Arnold Schwarzenegger's tolerance for Matt is because he understands the plight of an operator, and although it will be a loss to hold an annual competition, Schwarzenegger sees it as an investment in bodybuilding, rather than a net loss. What do you think? #Telebrity Creation Challenge#
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