Shiny Fang has been reappointed as secretary general of the International Modern Pentathlon Federation ©UIPM

Shiny Fang has been reappointed as secretary general of the International Modern Pentathlon Federation (UIPM), the governing body has confirmed.

The Chinese will serve for a second Olympic cycle following the decision made by the UIPM Executive Board.

It means Fang will be in the post until the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, when the UIPM will look to further deliver on the International Olympic Committee's Agenda 2020 reforms.

"Without doubt, the past four years have seen UIPM grow and flourish and we will continue to build on these strong foundations during the 2016-2020 Olympic cycle," said Fang.

"It is a great honour and privilege to work on behalf of modern pentathlon, a core Olympic sport with a strong heritage that we will work to protect and respect. 

"At the same time, we must look to the future and grow all of the UIPM sports by making them as accessible and inclusive as possible.

"I am grateful to the Executive Board for giving me the opportunity to continue in delivering the mission of UIPM."

Fang began assisting the UIPM President on international affairs in 2008. 

She served as vice competition manager for the Beijing 2008 Olympics and as competition manager for the 2010 Asian Games in Guangzhou.

Fang said she would work to protect the strong Olympic heritage of modern pentathlon ©Getty Images
Fang said she would work to protect the strong Olympic heritage of modern pentathlon ©Getty Images

In addition to her UIPM role she also serves as a sports development and education consultative group member at the Association of Summer Olympic International Federations (ASOIF).

"The reappointment of Shiny Fang is a statement to the Olympic Family of UIPM's confidence in the capacities of our secretary general and it also demonstrates the stability of the UIPM," said UIPM President Dr Klaus Schormann.

"Over the past four years, she has led the UIPM Secretariat to new levels, helping UIPM and our members to grow.

"She has also worked efficiently with the President, the treasurer, the members of the UIPM Executive Board and committees and commissions.

"We are certain that she will continue to do so also in the next cycle."

Joël Bouzou, vice president and former secretary general of the UIPM, also welcomed Fang's reappointment.

The Frenchman won a team bronze medal at the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles and is also the current President of the World Olympians Association.

"I am sure the next Olympic cycle will see the UIPM continue to progress and prosper under Shiny's administrative leadership," he said.