SCHWARZENEGGER PROMISED HE'D BE BACK ...AND HE IS!
Announcement posted by Markson Sparks! 12 Feb 2016
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SCHWARZENEGGER’S BACK!
* Arnold Schwarzenegger will be in Melbourne for the 3 day Arnold Classic multi-sports festival from March 18 2016
* Arnold Classic organiser, Melbourne’s Tony Doherty predicts record attendance of 60,000
* 8000 athletes competing and over 200,000 live stream viewers in 80 countries globally
* Schwarzenegger and Doherty to host Arnold Classic Business Lunch
The Terminator always keeps his promises and Arnold Schwarzenegger said “I’ll be back “ and he is, for the 2nd annual Arnold Classic Australia at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) from 10am to 6pm on Friday 18th March to Sunday 20th March .
Schwarzenegger will be present on all three days to take in the enormous multi sports festival featuring boxing, karate, MMA, chess, darts, kettlebell, kudo, amateur and pro bodybuilding, bikini and figure competitions, powerlifting, the World’s Strongest Man Contest, kung fu and a host of other sports from arm wrestling to fencing!
Organiser and Arnold’s partner in The Arnold Classic, Melbourne’s Tony Doherty says “Arnold Schwarzenegger is on a world wide fitness crusade. He has a vision to help make the world a fitter and healthier place. We can join him on this journey and fight alongside him in the battle against obesity”
MEDIA ARE INVITED to a preview of The Arnold Classic at the MCEC from 10am on Friday 18th March .
There will be a news conference with Arnold Schwarzenegger later on Friday 18th March. Details to follow.
TO INTERVIEW TONY DOHERTY and for all media enquiries please email max@marksonsparks.com or call Max Markson on 0412501601
Australia’s largest privately owned IT company Interactive presents The Arnold Classic Business Lunch with remarks from Arnold Schwarzenegger, motivational speaker Dr James Rouse, entertainment and guest posing from some of the world’s best bodybuilders. The lunch takes place on Friday 18th March 2016 from 1pm to 4pm at The Peninsula, 161 Harbour Esplanade, Docklands ,Melbourne. Tickets for the lunch are available from www.arnoldclassic.com.au
Tony Doherty believes the3 day Arnold Classic is an amazing asset for Victoria and the local economy with millions of dollars generated by the local, national and international visitors and businesses involved with the event.
Doherty says " With 8000 athletes and an expected 3 day crowd attendance of over 60,000 between $18 to $22 million dollars will be generated in visitor spending for the local economy through hospitality and food ( 32%) , retail (23%) , transportation ( 19%) recreation (16%) and lodging and accommodation (10%). "
"In addition to the economic impact to our community, the Arnold Classic will bring international recognition to Melbourne, re-affirming our position as the sports capital of Australia. An estimated 200,000 viewers in over 80 countries worldwide will be watching the live feed of the sporting contests globally. " continues Doherty.
ABOUT TONY DOHERTY
Arnold's partner in Australia and the promoter of the Arnold Classic Australia is Melbourne's Tony Doherty an inspirational rags to riches story. Tony came to Melbourne in 1994 with nothing but a truckload of broken gym equipment, $250,000 worth of debt and a dream. 22 years later he owns 6 Doherty's gyms across the state, is a highly sought after motivational speaker and is partnering with Arnold Schwarzenegger not just in Melbourne for the 3 day Arnold Classic but also in organising the first-annual Arnold Classic Asia to be held in Hong Kong from August 19-21 2016.
ABOUT THE ARNOLD CLASSIC
The first Arnold Classic was held in Columbus, Ohio in 1989 and featured professional men’s and women’s bodybuilding. That event, now known as the Arnold Sports Festival, now features more than 18,000 athletes competing in more than 50 sports and events and draws 200,000 attendees from more than 80 nations.
The Arnold Classic first expanded in 2011 with the creation of Arnold Classic Europe, held each year in Madrid, Spain. Arnold Classic Brazil debuted in Rio de Janeiro in 2013 and the first Arnold Classic Australia was held in Melbourne in March 2015. Arnold Classic South Africa in Johannesburg will be held for the first time in May 2016 and the inaugural Arnold Classic Asia is in Hong Kong in August 2016 .
ABOUT ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER
Arnold Schwarzenegger is known all over the globe for his many accomplishments: world champion bodybuilder, Hollywood action hero, successful businessman, environmentalist, philanthropist, best-selling author, and California's 38th Governor.
This world-famous athlete and actor was born in Thal, Austria in 1947, and by the age of 20 was dominating the sport of competitive bodybuilding, becoming the youngest person ever to win the Mr Universe title. By generating a new international audience for bodybuilding, Schwarzenegger turned himself into a sports icon. With his sights set on Hollywood, he emigrated to America in 1968, and went on to win five Mr Universe titles and seven Mr Olympia titles before retiring to dedicate himself to acting. Later, he would go on to earn a college degree from the University of Wisconsin and proudly became a U.S. citizen.
Schwarzenegger, who worked under the pseudonym Arnold Strong in his first feature, Hercules in New York, quickly made a name for himself in Hollywood. In 1977, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association recognized him with a Golden Globe for New Male Star of the Year for his role in Stay Hungry opposite Sally Field. His big break came in 1982 when the sword and sorcery epic, Conan the Barbarian, hit box office gold. In 1984, Schwarzenegger blew up the screen and catapulted himself into cinema history as the title character in Jim Cameron’s sci-fi thriller, Terminator. He is the only actor to be in both categories of the American Film Institute’s “Hundred Years of Heroes and Villains” for roles he played in the film. Other memorable characters include roles in Commando, Predator, Twins, Total Recall, True Lies, Eraser, Collateral Damage, Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines and a cameo in Sylvester Stallone’s homage to action films, The Expendables among others. To date his films have grossed over $3 billion worldwide.
In 2003 Schwarzenegger became the 38th Governor of the State of California in a historic recall election, and as governor ushered in an era of innovative leadership and extraordinary public service. Called "The People's Governor," Schwarzenegger worked with leaders of both major political parties to address the greatest challenges facing the state in a bold and historic manner. His leadership put California at the forefront of the nation in addressing climate change by signing into law the Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006, as well as establishing the Million Solar Roofs Initiative; pushing for the development of renewable energies; rebuilding critical infrastructure; investing in stem cell research, and putting in place health care and political reforms.
Schwarzenegger pushed for historic investment in California's roads, bridges, water delivery systems, and schools. He proposed a comprehensive health care reform initiative and ensured California was the first state to create a Health Benefits Exchange. He also put politics back in the hands of the people through citizen-based redistricting and primary election reform.
But it is Schwarzenegger’s commitment to giving something back to his state and to his country through public service that gives him the most satisfaction; donating his time, energy, and personal finances to serving others all over the world. Schwarzenegger acts as Chairman of the After School All-Stars, a nationwide after-school program, and serves as coach and international torch bearer for Special Olympics. He also served as Chairman of the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports under George H. W. Bush and as Chair of the California Governor's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports under Governor Pete Wilson.
Since leaving office, Schwarzenegger co-founded the R20 Regions of Climate Action, a global non-profit dedicated to helping subnational governments develop, implement, and communicate the importance of low-carbon and climate resilient projects as well as their economic benefits. In December 2012, he was recognized as a 2012 Global Advocate by the United Nations Correspondents Association for his work with the organization. In August 2012, the University of Southern California Schwarzenegger Institute for State and Global Policy launched to provide students an opportunity to focus on the responsibility of leaders to transcend partisanship in order to implement policies that most benefit the people they serve. Its five priority areas of focus are education, energy and environment, fiscal and economic policy, health and human wellness, and political reform.