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One of the most important events on South American soil took place this weekend in the Chilean capital Santiago where 14 different NOCs and 30 sports were represented at the ODESUR Games. It was the first time that modern pentathlon was included in the Games in a historical moment for the sport in this region.
The Brazilian squad showed they are making huge strides in their preparations for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games as they claimed gold in both the men and women’s draws in two terrific world class competitions.
International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach today called on individual members from National Olympic Committees and International Federations to make a direct contribution to the debate on the future of the Olympic Movement.
He urged them to add their voice to the debate on Olympic Agenda 2020 via email at OlympicAgenda2020@olympic.org.
The Modern Pentathlon hub that is Drzonków will host the Junior World Championships in one of this season's stand-out events. The competition which takes place in Poland from 20-26 May will bring together some of the most exiting talent on the planet. World class facilities, perfect conditions and a setting like no other, Drzonków is a favourite of both fans and spectators. The centre always provides great performances and entertainment.
On a fine weekend at the Tudor Grange Leisure Centre, Solihull, 87 athletes from twelve nations lined up to take part in the GB Youth International, the largest number of participants in the competition’s history. There was a great atmosphere amongst the competitors, and plenty of enthusiastic spectators, parents and coaches supporting the teams with some excellent performances from the athletes who all made the most of the opportunity to test their skills against new opponents.
After the outstanding success of last year's edition of the Trophee Ulysse Open Youth Mediterranean Cup in Perpignan, South of France, the competition returns once again this season with some of the best talent from around the world set to descend on the scenic French town. The event, which offers draws from Youth E all the way up to Youth A, will take place on 28-29 June. Organised by the Comité Régional Languedoc Roussillon de Pentathlon Moderne at some top class facilities, this is a competition that should not be missed.
Last week saw the Hungarian Modern Pentathlon Association and the city of Kecskemét sign a cooperation contract for this season’s World Cup #4 at a specially arranged press conference at the competition’s official hotel, the Four Points by Sheraton.
This is the very first time that a major Modern Pentathlon competition will be held in Kecskemét and Dr Gábor Zombor, the town mayor, was said to be delighted at the prospect of holding such an important sporting event in the city.
Freyja Prentice and Kate French were the dominant forces at this weekend’s Swiss Women International competition in Bern with the Pentathlon GB pair taking respective gold and silver medals after both gave some excellent performances in the fencing and combined events.
23-year-old Prentice came two seconds faster than her teammate and compatriot French and the World No.35 will have been delighted with that result.
The competition, organized by the Federation of Modern Pentathlon in Argentina under the auspices of the Directorate of Sports of the Municipality of Chascomus and held on Lake Chascomus, 123km south of the Argentinean capital Buenos Aires, brought together both experienced athletes and exciting new talent as Triathle was added to this leg of the World Tour for the very first time.
To celebrate the first International Day of Sport for Development and Peace taking place on 6 April 2014, Peace and Sport is launching a unique and interactive initiative,“Carton Blanc – Sporting gesture for Peace”.