UIPM Headquarters and Staff Team

 

Shiny Fang 

Secretary General

Shiny Fang, former athlete of Synchronizing swimming and Gymnastics Aerobics, head coach, international judge, professor of Sun Yat-Sen University (1999-2006), and chief instructor for a series of educational programs. She has been involved in the sports industry and international relations since 2004, and part-time responsible for UIPM International Affairs since 2008. As Vice Competition Manager for the 2008 Olympic Games (2007-2008), and Competition Manager for 2010 Asian Games (2009-2010), she has been awarded as “Excellence of the Year”, “Organizing Proficient” and “Young Expert of Administration”. As the elected Vice President of the International Cheer Union (2010-2014-2018), Shiny Fang was also the supervisor of Sports Presentation in different multi-sport Games. She is currently the ASOIF Sports Development and Education Consultative Group Member.

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Alexandre França 

Events Operations Director

alex.franca[@]pentathlon.org

Alexandre França has coached Brazil's Modern Pentathlon Team in three editions of the Olympic Games. He holds degrees in Military Sciences and Physical Education, a Master's in Military Operations, and a Ph.D. in Biochemistry of Exercise. Beyond his expertise in Modern Pentathlon, he has served in the Army for over 20 years as a logistics expert and chief financial officer. After completing the IOC Advanced Sports Management Course, he worked closely with the Brazilian Olympic Committee in project management and consulting. As the UIPM Events Operation Director, Alex oversees projects that support governance, competitions, development, and education.

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Tamás Varga 

Senior Competitions Manager

tamas.varga[@]pentathlon.org

Tamás Varga is a former pentathlete, and a UIPM International Judge in UIPM major competitions and Olympic Games since 1996, being also a member of the UIPM Business Affairs Committee between 2008 and 2012. He has a diploma in Sport Management from Eötvös Lóránd University in Budapest and a large work experience in sports events worldwide. Other than performing as Competition Director in several Modern Pentathlon events, Tamás successfully managed and directed LOC  accommodation and logistics areas in events such as Fencing and Canoe World Championships, as well as the 2015 Baku European Games.

As UIPM Competition Manager, he is responsible for all UIPM  competitions and calendar, also acting as a coordinator of the Technical Committee and Equipment Commission.

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Cristóbal Rodríguez 

Events Operations Officer

cristobal.rodriguez[@]pentathlon.org

Cristóbal Rodríguez has been linked to Pentathlon since very young, being athlete of the Spanish national team and competing in many editions of the UIPM major competitions. He has a degree in Architecture, and two master's degrees in “Sports High Performance" by the Murcia University and the Spanish Olympic Committee and "Sports Management" by the TECH University. After concluding his studies, he has closely collaborated with the Spanish Modern Pentathlon Federation on event management, competition rules and coaches’ education.

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Radka Zapletalova

Medical & Anti-Doping Manager

Para Project Manager

anti-doping[@]pentathlon.org

para[@]pentathlon.org

Radka’s duties for UIPM are for matters relating to the UIPM Anti-Doping programme. Based in Czech Republic, she is the liaison for the athletes in the UIPM Registered Testing Pool, administrator for the ADAMs (The Anti-Doping Administration & Management System developed by WADA) including results, reports, data and mission management, and ensures the Anti-Doping Education section of the UIPM website has available all the information necessary for education in the prevention of doping, management of Therapeutic Use Exemptions (TUEs) and links to the latest news, information, and documentation relating to WADA. Radka also takes care of the Para-Pentathlon project which consists of ensuring that the UIPM abides by the IPC Rules and Regulations as well as developing and promoting the practice of UIPM para-sports from grassroots to the competition.

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Tamer Samy

Senior Technology Manager

tamer.samy[@]pentathlon.org

Based in Egypt, Tamer is responsible for the Information and Technology of UIPM. He is also responsible for the Competition Management System, UIPM Results System, UIPM Event Organization System, part of targets on-site service, athletes database, and World Rankings.

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Maxime Papillon

Development Director

maxime.papillon[@]pentathlon.org

Maxime is responsible for all the UIPM development. He manages the relations with Confederations & National Federations, but also the other multi-discipline sports such as Laser Run, Biathle & Triathle. Finally, he is also in charge of the relationship with shooting providers and manages the homologation process.

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Anfisa Kasyanova

Education & Projects Manager

anfisa.kasyanova[@]pentathlon.org

As UIPM’s Education and Project Manager, Anfisa oversees the UIPM Global Laser Run City Tour and Biathle-Triathle World Tour as well as the UIPM Masters, supporting organizers in all aspects of event planning and execution. She has also contributed to various UIPM World Championships since 2017. She leads the Athlete-Centred Programme (ACP), designing and delivering online courses, instructional materials, seminars and workshops, while managing scholarships and career opportunities for pentathletes. A former elite pentathlete and Athlete365 Career+ Certified Educator, she is committed to athlete education and development. Anfisa holds a Master’s degree in Olympic Education, Organization and Management of Olympic Events from the International Olympic Academy. Her sports management experience spans National Federations and major international events, including the Sochi 2014 Olympic Games and Minsk 2019 European Games.

Now based in Greece, Anfisa is also raising a sport-loving daughter, continuing her lifelong passion for the Olympic movement and Olympism.

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Alexandra Sumina

Service Manager

alexandra.sumina[@]pentathlon.org

Alexandra performs duties as a Service Manager, coordinating the execution of the online UIPM courses for judges, maintaining and developing the UIPM Educational Platform, collecting the data of UIPM certified coaches and judges. Besides assistant’s tasks, she manages the UIPM official page in Russian social media “VK”, promoting the UIPM events and the Modern Pentathlon community. Gained a Masters in Sports Business Management from the International University of Monaco and experienced working for sport events in Russia and Monaco, Alexandra is assisting the organization of UIPM events and Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.

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Jonathan Coates

Communications Director

jonathan.coates[@]pentathlon.org

Based in Scotland, "Jon" is a communications professional who previously spent 17 years working as a sports journalist in the UK, Australia, and Ireland. He works in a consultancy capacity for UIPM covering all areas of print and digital content and advising on public relations and media management.

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Florent Boas

TV & Media Operations Manager

florent.boas[@]pentathlon.org

Florent is the central representative for all media-related operations from strategic conception to reporting. Onsite, he coordinates all media/press operations and stakeholders and makes sure that the UIPM visual guidelines are respected and consistent throughout events. Florent takes part in the preparation of all publications and constantly strives to improve the media and digital ecosystem of the UIPM. Florent holds an MSc. in Sports Business Management from the International University of Monaco. Before joining the UIPM, he has gained experience working for major international sports organizations and events in Monaco and abroad.

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Jeffrey Keusseyan

Marketing & Branding Manager

jeffrey.keusseyan[@]pentathlon.org 

Jeffrey holds a Master’s degree in Sport Business Management and brings extensive experience from various international sporting events to his current role. He leads UIPM’s marketing initiatives, ensuring that all branding efforts align with the federation’s strategic goals and standards. Multilingual and culturally adaptable, Jeffrey thrives in global environments and brings a collaborative, forward-thinking approach to promoting UIPM’s vision worldwide.

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Roxane Hager

Digital & Promotion Manager

roxane.hager[@]pentathlon.org

As Digital & Promotion Manager, Roxane leads the global social media strategy for UIPM, ensuring dynamic storytelling and the effectire management of daily operations across all platforms. She is responsible for delivering engaging content in real time during competition periods, while continuously innovating to grow the community. Roxane holds degrees in Applied Languages and International Relations from Lyon, France, along with a Master’s in Intercultural Management, Communications and Events. She combines this broad academic background with professional experience in large‑scale outdoor sports events, particularly trail running, where she conducted specialized research. With her expertise and vision, her goal is to push UIPM’s digital storytelling forward, channeling the emotion of sport into engaging stories for athletes, fans, and the wider sporting world.

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Yaw Amponsah Debrah 

Commercial Director

yaw.debrah[@]pentathlon.org

Yaw is the Commercial Director at UIPM, responsible for driving the organization's commercial growth, brand partnerships, and revenue-generating initiatives. With a strong background in business strategy, marketing, and digital innovation, Yaw plays a key role in shaping UIPM’s global commercial vision and expanding its market presence. Yaw brings extensive experience in growing, developing, and leading businesses across diverse sectors, including sports, esports, and digital media. He has worked across Africa and Europe, collaborating with leading brands and agencies to develop and execute high-impact commercial strategies. He holds an MSc in International Marketing from the International University of Monaco and is a Ghanaian national.

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Valérie Russo 

Finance & HR Director

valerie.russo[@]pentathlon.org

Valérie is in charge of the UIPM Headquarters Administration, Finances and Human Resources. She is managing the Finances from budgeting to accounting for all UIPM activities. She also acts as the primary contact for National Federations, Committees and other international sports organizations as well as for local government authorities and partners in Monaco. Valérie has been an athlete in windsurfing before completing her studies at the University of Paris XI with a diploma in “Business & Administrations Management”. Subsequently, she worked in the marine industry and for other sports organizations before joining the UIPM.

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Eduardo Oliveira

Events Operations Assistant

eduardo.oliveira[@]pentathlon.org

Eduardo Oliveira has a background in high-performance sport. He holds a Master’s degree in High Performance Training and a Postgraduate Diploma in Technologies and Data Analysis in Sport from the University of Lisbon.

Before joining UIPM, he worked as a Sports Physiologist and Biomechanist with professional clubs and national high-performance centres, supporting elite athlete development. A former high-performance athlete, Eduardo represented Portugal at the Youth Olympic Games Buenos Aires 2018. He is also part of the IOC Young Leaders 2025–2028 cohort, a global programme empowering young professionals to create positive change through sport.

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Sofiya Popova

Office Administration Manager

sofiya.popova[@]pentathlon.org

Born in Bulgaria and based in France for 20 years, Sofiya has a large experience in the hospitality and event industry in Monaco. Sofiya’s role is to ensure the HQ function in an orderly manner, also assisting all departments in their specific needs. Her expertise in coordinating the executions of contracts and projects is essential to the smooth running of the office routine.

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Leki Lai

Executive Assistant to the President and Secretary General

leki.lai[@]pentathlon.org

Leki assists the administration works inside the UIPM and is the assistant of UIPM Secretary-General. Based in the USA, she is also working on international events registrations, accreditation, travel chart, accommodation and transportation arrangement, and assists the UIPM Headquarters colleagues for any particular work internally.