Another day, another Boris Johnson sporting fail

 By 
Sam Haysom
 on 
Original image replaced with Mashable logo
Original image has been replaced. Credit: Mashable

LONDON -- If there's one thing you can say about London Mayor Boris Johnson, it's that he never does things by halves.

It's barely been a week since he flattened a small child during a street rugby game he took part in while visiting Japan, and now -- presumably not at all fazed by the many, many awkward photos of that incident -- he's joined in with yet another sporting event.

This time the mayor attended the launch of London Poppy Day on Tuesday morning and got involved with a tug of war between the Army, the Royal Navy and the Royal Air Force.

Boris seemed confident in the beginning.

Original image replaced with Mashable logo
Original image has been replaced. Credit: Mashable
Original image replaced with Mashable logo
Original image has been replaced. Credit: Mashable
Original image replaced with Mashable logo
Original image has been replaced. Credit: Mashable
Original image replaced with Mashable logo
Original image has been replaced. Credit: Mashable

Eventually, though, he began to tire.

Original image replaced with Mashable logo
Original image has been replaced. Credit: Mashable
Original image replaced with Mashable logo
Original image has been replaced. Credit: Mashable

The inevitable fall wasn't far behind.

Original image replaced with Mashable logo
Original image has been replaced. Credit: Mashable
Original image replaced with Mashable logo
Original image has been replaced. Credit: Mashable

At the end of the game, Boris looked like he could use a rest.

Original image replaced with Mashable logo
Original image has been replaced. Credit: Mashable

Elsewhere, the photoshops have already started.

pic.twitter.com/CNfYJLL4sL— hrtbps (@hrtbps) October 27, 2015

@hrtbps pic.twitter.com/MKEbiU9Zyx— Ben Mckeown (@soully) October 27, 2015

The biggest stories of the day delivered to your inbox.
These newsletters may contain advertising, deals, or affiliate links. By clicking Subscribe, you confirm you are 16+ and agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Thanks for signing up. See you at your inbox!