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The Tokyo 2020 Olympic cycle was highly eventful – in fact the whole globe has gone through extraordinary and unbelievable experiences in recent times. We had to embrace new ways of life and adapt.
UIPM ATHLETES CALL
Modern Pentathlon athletes are invited to join members of the UIPM Executive Board for a video call on Friday November 12 at 3pm CET.
The call aims to provide an open dialogue ahead of the consultation process in order to provide more background information about the EB decision.
04.09.2021: Darmstadt, GER

The Hesse Federation of Modern Pentathlon, of which UIPM President Dr Klaus Schormann is President, organised its annual Global Laser Run City Tour in Darmstadt (GER).
Six members of UIPM’s Athletes Committee, Coaches Committee and Technical Committee met today to begin the consultation process announced by the UIPM Executive Board (EB) on November 4.
MONACO: November 12, 2021 – The world’s leading pentathletes took part in a conference call with UIPM leaders today, learning more about the background behind the UIPM Executive Board (EB) decision announced on November 4 and exchanging views.
- Readiness among nations to embrace process matched by all six Confederations
- Letters include a willingness to work together to grasp opportunity
- President Schormann: ‘Our global community always embraces innovation’
My fellow sport lovers and friends,
I write to address the misunderstandings caused by an inaccurate and wayward attack on our International Federation in recent days.
Podium places were shared early and often as the fifth instalment of the European U24 Championships saw frenetic finishes throughout the three days of action in Drzonkow, Poland.
With athletes from 16 nations across the continent gathering in Poland, the depth of talent was clear from the very off.
- Coubertin ‘would have appreciated a change that embodies the spirit of Pentathlon’
- Statement comes from descendants of Modern Pentathlon’s founder
- Approval for ‘adaptation’ comes in week of first virtual UIPM Congress
The family of Baron Pierre de Coubertin, the founder of Modern Pentathlon, has urged the global UIPM Sports community to remain committed to innovation and continue to embrace change.
- Vice-Presidents Samaranch, Bouzou, Aminov, Manzo re-elected; Sharif Elerian OLY (EGY) newly elected
- More than 80% of National Federations vote in favour of considering alternatives to Riding after Paris 2024
- President Schormann praises “fair, open and very clear” dialogue throughout virtual Congress
Dr Klaus Schormann has been re-elected to serve an eighth term as President of the Union Internationale de Pentathlon Moderne (UIPM) during a groundbreaking 71st UIPM Congress.
