The International Modern Pentathlon Union (UIPM) has confirmed a second test event featuring obstacle racing is to take place in Manila next month, stating that its recent survey showed positive feedback for the proposed new discipline, expected to replace riding.

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has clarified it will not decide what the replacement fifth discipline will be in modern pentathlon, with obstacle racing set to make its debut in the sport later this month as it bids to retain its position at the Olympic Games.

Turkish capital Ankara is set to host the season finale of the International Modern Pentathlon Union (UIPM) Pentathlon World Cup before staging a two-day test event for obstacle racing as the sport’s new fifth discipline to replace riding.

Olympic champion Joe Choong has revealed he thought about withdrawing from the men’s competition at the International Modern Pentathlon Union (UIPM) World Cup in Ankara following a statement made by Pentathlon GB in support of the UIPM during the event.

The International Modern Pentathlon Union (UIPM) has held talks with athletes over concerns related to the replacement of riding as the fifth discipline, with obstacle racing currently looking likely to replace it permanently.

The International Modern Pentathlon Union (UIPM) President Klaus Schormann and secretary general Shiny Fang have met with International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach in Lausanne to discuss the proposals to test two variations of the obstacle discipline.

Ankara is set to stage the final leg of the International Modern Pentathlon Union (UIPM) Pentathlon World Cup prior to the season finale last this month, which is also due to be held in the Turkish capital.

International Equestrian Federation (FEI) President Ingmar De Vos has warned that any inclusion of riding in modern pentathlon should be in accordance with its "standards and rules and regulations".

The International Modern Pentathlon Union (UIPM) has arranged an athletes' meeting for Friday (June 10) at the World Cup in Ankara, covering the controversial decision to axe riding from the sport and test two variations of the obstacle discipline.

Tokyo 2020 Olympic silver medallist Ahmed ElGendy has clarified his position on the removal of riding from modern pentathlon, and said he believes it "is the only way for the sport to continue to be part of the Olympic Games."

Obstacle racing is due to be part of a modern pentathlon competition for the first time next month after a test event in Ankara was confirmed.

The process which led to two variations of the obstacle discipline being selected for testing to replace riding as modern pentathlon's fifth discipline faces further criticism, with men's Olympic champion Joe Choong claiming that the decision had been made months ago.

Representatives of Pentathlon United, including Britain's Olympic gold medallist Joe Choong, have called on International Modern Pentathlon Union (UIPM) to provide further details on how two obstacle disciplines were chosen for testing with a view to replacing riding as the sport's fifth element.

Mexico's Emiliano Hernandez and Tamara Vega surged to victory in the mixed relay of the International Modern Pentathlon Union (UIPM) World Cup in Albena.

Britain's reigning Olympic champion Joe Choong marked his return to international competition by progressing through men's qualifying at the International Modern Pentathlon Union (UIPM) World Cup in Albena.