Oscar Pistorius’s trial date on August 19, 2013 is being closely watched as the world observes how South Africa’s most sensational murder case will unfold. And thousands of Oscar Pistorius fans have poured out their support for the man called Blade Runner on the athlete’s official website, according to South Africa’s The Citizen.

“I believe Pistorius. He is a winner, a hero, a source of inspiration to many. I am absolutely sure this is a terrible mistake. God will not abandon him,” wrote Andre from Sao Paulo, Brazil who is an avid supporter of Oscar.

It is only one of thousands of messages of support that have been streaming in from across the world as the double-amputee athlete prepares to appear in court less than a month from now.

“I can speak of many musician friends and we are right behind him and do not allow the media frenzy and weirdos to intervene,” wrote South African pianist, Martin Lane.

There is a group of dedicated supporters from as a far as Sweden and Spain who have created a blog called “Support for Oscar Pistorius,” the goal of which is give people the platform to express their support for the champion Paralympian.

“Suppor for Oscar Pistorius” was created last June and allows people all over the world to post messages, photos and even poems expressing their support for Oscar.

Mira Teuber, a Germany-based supporter and one of the founders of the site said that the “idea for the blog is to show him that there is significant support, compassion, faith and belief in him.”

“It also serves a channel for others to show their own messages of empathy and support.”

According to Teuber, the blog has so far received more than 19,000 views from 67 countries in less than a month.

Athletics not in Oscar’s mind

Last month, CNN reported that the athlete has once again donned his blade-shaped prosthetic legs to dash around the track.

But it wasn’t for athletics. According to a statement released by his family and posted by CNN, Oscar Pistorius is running for his emotional well being.
“His focus at this time remains entirely on the court case,” Oscar’s family said. According to CNN, his family have pushed him to spend time on the track with the goal of helping him “process his trauma and prepare for trial.”

His agent, Peet Van Zyl told the BBC Radio Five Live that for his client, being an athlete is “furthest from his mind.”

Oscar was not drafted in the South African team competing for the Paralympic Athletic World Championship, which begins last Saturday at Lyon, France

Upcoming TV appearance

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.