Oscar Pistorius Trial Date: South Africa's Blade Runner Begins Murder Trial On August 19, No Plans To Compete, 'Athletics Furthest From His Mind' Says Agent

Oscar Pistorius’s next trial date on August 19, 2013 is in close watch as the world observes how South Africa’s most sensational murder case will unfold. And the runner’s agent, Peet Van Zyl has revealed that Oscar will not return to any competitions before next month’s hearing regarding the murder of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, according to the U.K.’s SportsMole.

“Athletics at this point is the furthest from his mind,” Van Zyl told BBC Radio Five Live, reported SportsMole.
There were earlier reports that Oscar as not drafted in the South African team competing for the Paralympic Athletic World Championship, which begins this tomorrow in Lyon.
A few weeks ago, the double-amputee athlete has invited further media attention when it was learned that he would appear at the TV show of famous British magician, Dynamo, less than two weeks from now, according to U.K. newspaper The Sun.

The episode of “Dynamo: Magician Impossible” featuring Oscar Pistorius will air July 25. It was reported that it was shot last November, three months before the incident with Reeva Steenkamp occurred. The details of the episode featuring Oscar are being kept under wraps, according to The Sun.

The athlete has been charged of murder for the death of his supermodel girlfriend last Feburary 14. His arrest stunned many who see him as a national hero.

Oscar Pistorius has consistently denied the charges that he murdered Reeva Steenkamp. He claims that he mistook the blonde beauty for a burglar and out of fear fired shots at the bathroom door.

The media and public have different opinions on whether it would be appropriate to air the show featuring the Olympian and Paralympian. Some argue it would be disrespectful to Steenkamp’s parents to do so.

Producers of the magic tricks show, speaking with The Sun, refuted such arguments, saying that Oscar’s appearance would just be a short clip, and that the athlete has a small part in the show overall.

The new series, which began last Thursday, will also feature Dynamo with other high-profile personalities. Reported individuals having a slot at the show are movie actor Samuel L. Jackson, Olympian Jessica Ennis and Celebrity Juice creator and comic Keith Lemon.

It has also been reported that Oscar Pistorius has resumed a low-key track routine to mentally prepare for his upcoming murder trial.