German Chancellor falls, bruises face

German Chancellor Scholz fell while walking briskly, having to cancel several events apparently because of a large bruise on his face.

The German government announced that Chancellor Olaf Scholz had to cancel his attendance at events on September 3 due to a "minor sporting accident". The chancellor's spokesman said his schedule for next week was not affected.

Social Democratic Party (SPD) MP Michal Roth said earlier that Mr Scholz had to cancel a series of civic dialogue events on September 2 because he "did not feel well". Bild reported that Chancellor Scholz was in good health, but the bruise on his face was "big enough to prevent him from appearing in public at this time".

Olaf Scholz practices brisk walking in Hamburg, Germany, August 2013. Photo: AFP

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is preparing for a busy week. After a series of local events on September 4-6, he will travel to India to attend the G20 summit on September 8.

Chancellor Scholz, 65, revealed that he had no interest in sports when he was at school, but developed a love for brisk walking thanks to his wife Britta Ernst. "I walk as often as I can," he said, adding that he usually does it two to three times a week and also enjoys cycling.

Duc Trung (According to DW, Bild )

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