Hardman Putin brushes off falling over during ice hockey match to lead team to victory
VLADIMIR Putin lost his cool on the ice after he took a tumble during a hockey match.
Putin's majestic fall before he scored
The Russian president was one of the players in an ‘exhibition’ ice hockey match against Sochi.
The normally frosty leader was photographed slipping on the slick surface in front of a packed crowd.
But in true Putin style, he was quickly back on his feet, and dusted off his mishap by quickly scoring a goal.
Vladimir Putin tumbles during ice hockey match
He led a team of officials, businessmen and former players to win 9-5 over an amateur team.
Putin's team won 9-5
Sporting a red and blue jersey with the number 11 on the back, the teams were competing in the annual Night Hockey league Festival game.
The 63-year-old played the icy game at the 2014 venue for the Sochi Winter Olympics, the Kremlin said.
Putin played in the annual Night Hockey league Festival game
Putin was handed a giant trophy by former Soviet Union player Alexander Yakushev
The judo black belt has been never been one to shy away from showing off his many skills, posing topless on horseback, fishing and shooting, as well as clothed judo matches, wet suits, rowing and skiing feats.
After the match, the formidable Russian was handed a giant trophy by former Soviet Union player Alexander Yakushev.
A natural showman, he was spotted fist-bumping his teammates while waving to the crowd.