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UIPM President Schormann meets IOC Vice President Ng in Singapore

UIPM News

The UIPM President, Dr Klaus Schormann, had an important strategic meeting with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Vice President Ser Miang Ng in Singapore on August 11.

Mr Ng is also Vice-President of the Singapore Olympic Council and he welcomed the UIPM President in his private office within the headquarters of the national Olympic movement.

The two leaders discussed the progress of the New Pentathlon Discipline Process following the success of Test Event II in Manila (PHI) in the days beforehand.

President Dr Schormann stressed the importance of reducing the cost and complexity of Modern Pentathlon within the Olympic Games and the need to follow the IOC’s philosophy of accessibility and popularity for the benefit of future generations.

President Schormann and Vice President Ng also talked about topical matters within the Olympic movement including virtual sports / esports and gender equality.

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