Farhad Noori, who competed in Men’s Physique division, confessed to vicious attack.
Farhad Noori, an Afghan bodybuilder who has competed at the NPC level, admitted to driving a vehicle into a Munich crowd, injuring 36 people.
According the multiple reports, Noori was arrested after driving a mini-cooper into a crowd of 1,500 people in what has been described as an “Islamic extremist attack” by German law enforcement. After being detained, Noori began praying and told the cops “Allahu Akbar,” which translates to “God is most great.”
Prosecutor Gabriele Tilmann said the interrogation of Noori lasted more than two hours and that he gave what was described as “religious motivation” for the attack. As of now, it is believed that Noori acted alone and was not connected to any terrorist organization.
German chancellor Olaf Scholz has made calls for Noori to be deported following the attack:
“This perpetrator cannot hope for any leniency. He must be punished and he must leave the country. If it was an attack, we must take consistent action against possible perpetrators with all means of justice.”
The attack took place just one mile away from the site of a conference featuring many world leaders, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The conference was held in Munich.
Who is Farhad Noori?
Farhad Noori is a 24-year-old Afghan migrant with ties to bodybuilding. He was born in 2001 and arrived in Germany in 2016 when he was 15 years old. Noori left Afghanistan when he was a minor and applied for asylum, which was rejected.
Noori began a career in fitness, both on stage and social media. His Instagram, which was been deactivated, included over 100,000 followers that would react to his pictures from competition and in the gym. Noori also showed an interest in clothing and sports cars.
In 2024, Noori appeared on stage twice, according to NPC. He won first place in the Men’s Physique division during the NPC Worldwide Deutsche Meisterchaft in May. His last appearance came in October, when he finished fifth during the Worldwide Dennis James Classic Germany.
Noori was in Germany legally and had no prior convictions, according to reports. He worked as a security guard, along with his career in fitness.
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