There is a considerable sense of irony about obstacle being chosen by the International Modern Pentathlon Union (UIPM) to replace riding as the sport's fifth discipline from after the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Obstacle laser run is being proposed as the new format to feature at next year’s International University Sports Federation (FISU) World University Pentathlon Championships.

The International Modern Pentathlon Union (UIPM) has pledged to deliver a "successful" riding competition at next year’s Olympics in Paris as it looks to avoid a repeat of the horse-abuse scandal that overshadowed Tokyo 2020.

Britain’s reigning Olympic champion Kate French believes modern pentathlon’s new 90-minute format can bring more people to the sport as it looks set to feature at this year’s Modern Pentathlon World Championships in English city Bath.

The International Modern Pentathlon Union (UIPM) has released further resources to help event organisers and judges of the obstacle discipline prior to its inclusion in competition this year.

Training tips and a three-part video focusing on obstacle racing have been released by the International Modern Pentathlon Union (UIPM) as part of its efforts to "usher in a new era" for the sport.

The International Modern Pentathlon Union’s (UIPM) decision to replace riding with obstacle racing will "open the sport to new nations", according to Athletes' Committee chair Yasser Hefny.

As athletes, we are always trying to improve. We look at what we can control and how we can refine or adjust to give ourselves the maximum chance of success. 

The International Modern Pentathlon Union (UIPM) has confirmed the dates of its 2023 UIPM Pentathlon World Cup series, which are to act as qualifiers for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

At least four National Federations have filed complaints to the International Modern Pentathlon Union (UIPM) over proceedings at the global governing body's online Congress, where obstacle racing was approved as a new discipline.

The replacement of riding with the obstacle discipline by the International Modern Pentathlon Union (UIPM) is driven by a desire to "create a new fanbase and a new era for the sport", it was claimed here today.

The International Modern Pentathlon Union (UIPM) has announced the winners of its annual awards during its Congress, which has been held virtually.

The pathway for equestrian to be replaced by obstacle racing after the Paris 2024 Olympics was opened today following a historic - and controversial - vote at the International Modern Pentathlon Union (UIPM) Congress to add it to the disciplines available.

Athletes including reigning Olympic champions Joe Choong and Kate French have written to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on the eve of the pivotal International Modern Pentathlon Union (UIPM) Congress calling on it to help create a commission to examine necessary reforms in the sport.

The International Modern Pentathlon Union (UIPM) is set to hold a key vote at its online Congress on whether obstacle racing replaces equestrian as the sport's fifth discipline and forms part of its proposal to salvage the sport's Olympic status.