Putin takes a tumble in ice-hockey game (photos-video)

He brushed it off fast

The Russian President, 64, slipped trying to take the puck from a rival and ended up flat on his back.
He skidded on the ice and ended up falling sideways – to the gasps of the crowd.
He was soon back in action for his team of former pros and businessmen for the match in at the Bolshoy Ice Dome in the city of Sochi, which hosted the Winter Olympics in 2014.
Putin managed to get up again quickly, despite his bulky protective gear.

source: thesun.co.uk

Russian President Vladimir Putin falls down during the 'Night League' teams ice hockey Gala match at the Shayba Olympic Arena in Sochi on May 10, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / POOL / YURI KOCHETKOV

SOCHI, RUSSIA - MAY 10 : Russia's President Vladimir Putin is seen during the final ice hockey gala match as part of the 6th Night Hockey League Festival, at Sochi's Bolshoy Ice Dome in Sochi, Russia, on May 10, 2017.   Nataliy Zemboska / Anadolu Agency