Politicians Run the Show: World’s Leaders Ride Bikes and Mount Horses

 

The world’s leaders are used to working 24/7 to solve the problems of the globe. Each day, politicians deal with crucial issues such as terrorism, sanctions, warfare and mass migration, often leaving them little time to sit back and relax. However, despite their super busy schedules, politicians still try to carve out time to engage in a variety of sport activities.

 

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Russian President Vladimir Putin steers a holiday cruiser in Sochi.

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President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko was at the head of the 2016 Minsk H.O.G. Rally, a motorcycle event.

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Prime Minister of Russia Dmitry Medvedev at the wheel of a KamAZ, a Russian-made truck.

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King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia rides his horse ‘Davos’ at an equestrian show jumping competition at the 2012 Summer Olympics.

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Ex-President of Brazil Dilma Rousseff joyfully rides her bike through the countryside.

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British Prince William controls a Sea King helicopter during training exercise in north Wales.

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Prince Albert II of Monaco drives a Venturi electric Formula E race car during the vehicle’s official presentation in Monaco.

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Mayor of Kiev Vitali Klitschko enjoys a bike ride, after presenting Ukrainian police with bicycles.
Klitschko handed over 100 bicycles to the Kiev police for patrolling the Ukrainian capital.

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US President Barack Obama chills out by taking a casual boat ride.

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North Korea's young leader Kim Jong Un rides a horse.

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Britain’s Prince Harry gives onlookers the thumbs-up from the cockpit of a WWII-era Spitfire aircraft during a visit to the Flight Academy in Goodwood, southern England.

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United States Secretary of State John Kerry joyfully rides his bike.

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President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko explores his country’s black earth riding a combine harvester.