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As the world gears up for the biggest sporting event on Earth, Russian President Vladimir Putin couldn't care less of the controversy surrounding his track and field athletes - and the rest - who may or may not make it to the starting line.
Instead, the welfare-loving, crazy-arse is too busy releasing his inner kid as Russia hosts the 'Tank Olympics'.
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The annual Tank Biathlon World Championships, which was invented by Russia's Defence Ministry three years ago (shocker), has got under way, reports the Daily Star.
Taking place just outside of Moscow, and during the International Military Games, this year's event welcomed 19 countries who will compete against each other in a series of agility, shooting and speed tests.
The competition, which allegedly cost Russia nearly £70 million last year, will come to a close on August 13, when the last four remaining teams will battle it out for the title.
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There are no prizes for guessing which country has held onto the title for the past two years. Yup, Russia's reputation precedes itself.
Next we will be hearing that Putin has announced plans for the inaugural real-life Hunger Games. Crazy, but will the anti-doping rule apply?
Words: Hamish Kilburn
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