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A strong cohort of Modern Pentathlon officials has completed the UIPM Judges Certification Programme (JCP) in Ankara (TUR), enhancing technical expertise ahead of the 2026 European Senior Championships.
Offering certification across Levels 1, 2 and 3, the course formed part of preparations for one of Europe's premier Modern Pentathlon events while supporting the long-term development of technical officials in Türkiye.
A new generation of Modern Pentathlon judges has strengthened its technical expertise through the UIPM Judges Certification Programme (JCP) in Barcelona (ESP), ahead of the UIPM 2026 Pentathlon U19 and Tetrathlon U15 World Championships.
The course provided certification opportunities across Levels 1, 2 and 3 of the JCP, helping to prepare officials for one of the most important youth competitions on the UIPM calendar while supporting the continued development of technical officiating in Spain.
- New e-card system replaces plastic cards and international shipping
- Credentials updated instantly after courses, renewals and level progression
- Direct notifications will strengthen communication across the technical community
MONACO: August 06, 2026 – The Union Internationale de Pentathlon Moderne (UIPM) has launched a new digital licensing card system for judges and coaches, delivering a more sustainable, efficient and connected approach to technical certification.
As we approach the seasonal showpiece of the UIPM 2026 Pentathlon World Championships in Guiyang, China from August 24-30, UIPM News takes a look at the top contenders vying for global glory. With less than two years to go until the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, it’s a crucial moment for podium hopefuls to test their mettle at the top level of Pentathlon.
Mohamed fully fit to defend his crown
Ilke Ozyuksel provided host nation Türkiye with an exquisite gold medal as Egor Gromadskii marked the return of Russia on Finals day at the 2026 European Modern Pentathlon Championships in Istanbul (TUR).
The azure Caribbean waters off its southern coast may be what makes Santo Domingo famous but the capital of the Dominican Republic was all about the colour gold last week.
At the 2026 edition of the Central American and Caribbean Games, gold medals were shared among three nations with the traditional dominance of regional powerhouse Mexico broken up by both Guatemala and Venezuela.
The Peruvian capital city was a hive of multisport activity over the course of nine days last month as the great and good of Pentathlon across the Americas gathered in Lima.
The 2026 South and Pan American Senior Championships coincided with its Junior equivalent with almost 20 countries from across North, Central and South America as well as the Caribbean represented and eye-catching victories the order of the day.
As we navigate the current Olympic cycle, we find ourselves at a crucial juncture.
As part of its Fit For The Future strategy, the International Olympic Committee is conducting a thorough evaluation of all sports and their disciplines, examining the Olympic programme event by event.
This methodology is exactly what our Federation has long advocated for – a fair, granular assessment that recognises performance at discipline level, not just at sport level.
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