This October will be a busy month for the International Modern Pentathlon Union (UIPM). Beijing will host, from the 21st to the 26th, the very first UIPM World Show Jumping Championships. A competition on which the FI is counting to demonstrate " the potential of this sport to a global audience » and strengthen the integration of the obstacle into its ecosystem.
Public chat the site of the instance, Secretary General Shiny Fang describes this event as " a historical starting point " His outfit, a month after the World Championships of the International Obstacle Sports Federation (FISO), may cause confusion, but the UIPM assures that things will become clearer soon. On September 12, at its congress in Sweden, FISO voted by a large majority in favour of its full integration into the UIPM family, in accordance with the memorandum of understanding signed in 2023, explains Fang. This decision will be followed by a dissolution process with a view to integration within the structure of the UIPM, which constitutes a resounding recognition of our vision and our governance. »
« The unification is a direct response to the current overlap in the obstacle sports calendar, exemplified by the recent FISO World Championships in Sweden., continues the general secretary. This official unification is a historic step, which creates a stronger and more diverse international federation, ready to grow, and strengthens our foundations for the future. »
