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The sporting programme for the 4th European Games has been confirmed by the Executive Board of the European Olympic Committees, with Modern Pentathlon one of 26 sports listed for involvement in Istanbul (TUR) in 2027.
The news confirms a second consecutive appearance for the Olympic multisport in the European Games, following a successful debut in Kraków-Małopolska (POL) in 2023.
When the members of World Obstacle voted nearly unanimously to confirm the terms of the MOU signed in 2023 to dissolve the global governing body of Obstacle Sports during their General Assembly in Nice on 15 March, confirming their integration fully into UIPM, tears were flowing at the top table – and no wonder.
· Olympic champion Gulyas (HUN) the woman to beat in absence of Khalil (EGY)
· Local hopes led by Mohamed (EGY) as new talents continue to emerge
· Enhanced Laser Run and reduced Swimming distance create more viewer-friendly Pentathlon
The 2026 season got off to a captivating start in Egypt’s historic capital as the Women’s Qualification kicked the UIPM 2026 Pentathlon World Cup Cairo into instant high gear.
There was a little slice of history and a lot of joy for the Jurt family as Switzerland’s impressive sisters led the way on numerous fronts. World No.14 and Paris 2024 Olympian Anna Jurt (SUI) topped the list of qualifiers, winning Heat B with 1,415 points, as 36 athletes in total made it safely through to the Semi-finals.
Valentin Belaud of France and Mohanad Shaban of Egypt showed the value of experience as they bossed the Men’s Qualification at UIPM 2026 Pentathlon World Cup Cairo.
It was a strong day for both the host nation, with world No.1 Moutaz Mohamed (EGY) also qualifying closely behind Belaud (FRA) in Heat 1, and for the French, with Diego Lavillat (FRA) finishing 1st in Heat 3.