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Egypt again underlined its next-generation Pentathlon pedigree as the African powerhouse got the UIPM 2024 U19 World Championships off to a brilliant start with a clean sweep of Team Relay gold on the opening day in Druskininkai (LTU).
05.09. – 06.09.2024: Monaco
UIPM President Dr Klaus Schormann visited UIPM Headquarters to finalise key organisational matters ahead of the upcoming 73rd UIPM Congress in Riyadh (KSA).
During his visit, the UIPM President held important discussions with Secretary General Shiny Fang to ensure all preparations are on track. The productive meetings focused on aligning strategies and refining logistical details, highlighting the UIPM leadership's commitment to a successful event.
The UIPM 2024 Pentathlon U19 World Championships continued today with 52 athletes competing in the Women’s Individual Qualification in Druskininkai (LTU).
With the 18 best performers in each of two qualification groups earning passage to Saturday’s Women's Final, competition was high-stakes and the next generation of Pentathlon delivered with multiple new world records being set.
The UIPM 2024 Pentathlon U19 World Championships continued today with an action-packed Men’s Individual Qualification in Druskininkai (LTU).
A cohort of 62 of the world’s best next-generation pentathletes were vying for spots in Saturday’s Men's Final, with the top 18 from each of two Qualification groups making it safely through. Just like their female counterparts the previous day, world records tumbled as the fight for Final places heated up.
As a highlight of the 6th European Olympic Academies Congress held in Olympia (GRE) from September 24-26, UIPM President Dr Klaus Schormann delivered an impactful speech entitled 'The Olympic Program in the Context of Global Societal Transformation'.
President Dr Schormann underlined how modern sport must evolve alongside the fast-paced changes in today’s world, particularly addressing the needs and preferences of younger generations, while respecting cultural traditions and diversity.
The UIPM 2024 Pentathlon U19 World Championships continued today as the Fencing Ranking Round kicked off the Women’s and Men’s Individual Finals in the picturesque spa town of Druskininkai (LTU).
A truly Super Saturday at the UIPM 2024 Pentathlon U19 World Championships delivered two champions who defied expectations and broke records on their way to individual gold medal glory as the phenomenal Farida Khalil of Egypt triumphed in the Women’s Final before Taegyung Lim of Korea smashed through in the Men’s Final.
The blindingly bright Pentathlon future of Egypt was again all too clear as Farida Khalil and Mohamed Hassan combined to deliver yet another gold medal to round off not just a glorious UIPM U19 Pentathlon World Championships, but a stunningly successful 2024 for the African powerhouse.
- Pentathlon phenomenon, 13, enjoys clean sweep in Druskininkai (LTU)
- Lim (KOR) breaks overall world record on way to Men’s Final glory
- Hosting Lithuanian Federation sets example for sustainability
The astonishing Farida Khalil redefined what it means to be a Modern Pentathlon phenomenon as Egypt dominated the podium at yet another global competition.
- Six hundred athletes from 28 countries gather in Port Said (EGY)
- President Schormann salutes “message of peace, respect and togetherness”
- Four days of live-streamed racing across Biathle and Triathle with Para categories
From six-year-old Malika Ibrahim to 72-year-old Coenraad Janse van Vuuren, a festival of sport for all ages will underline the lifelong joy of participating in UIPM Sports in the coming days.