Winter Olympics' protestors will run into Terminator Arnold Schwarzenegger

Updated on: 09 February,2010 07:49 AM IST |
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Protestors, who plan to disrupt Winter Olympics' flame relay had better watch out

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Olympic protestors could have their hands full if they attempt to disrupt the torch relay after organisers announced that Terminator star Arnold Schwarzenegger would be one of the runners carrying the flame.

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The movie-star, who is now California governor, was named as one the torch bearers who will help ferry the flame to the opening ceremony of the 2010 Winter Olympics here on Friday.

A collection of different protest groups, who have demonstrated against the huge cost of the Olympics, are believed to be planning to disrupt proceedings.

"We are not worried about disruptions," said John Furlong, the chief executive of organising committee VANOC. "If people come to express their views, we hope it's respectful and peaceful. We hope people who have waited 10 years to see the ceremonies will be allowed to do so.

Schwarzenegger was named as one of a number of celebrity torch relay runners. He will hand the flame to Sebastian Coe, the head of the 2012 London Olympics organising committee.

The torch relay has covered 45,000km, the longest domestic relay in Olympic history.

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