NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2015

UIPM Newsletter

HIGHLIGHTS

• Timur Dossymbetov Tribute - p.2 • UIPM 2015 Congress - p.3 • UIPM 2015 Champion of Champions - p.6 • News from around the Modern Pentathlon World - p.11 • Tournament & Training Camp Invitations - p.16 • Medical & Anti-Doping corner - p.16 • Inside UIPM: Monthly activities of President Dr Schormann - p.17 • New Balance World Rankings - p.21 • Calendar - p.22

UIPM 2015 CONGRESS A new and modern governance for the UIPM

THE UIPM 2015 CONGRESS WAS HELD IN TAIPEI AT THE BEGINNING OF NOVEMBER UIPM NEWSLETTER 2 NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2015

TIMUR DOSSYMBETOV (1957-2013) UIPM Family mourns death of executive board member

It was with great regret that UIPM shared the news recently of the passing of our Executive Board member, Timur Dossymbetov.

Mr Dossymbetov, 58, was the founder of the Kazakhstan Olym- pic Committee and he went on to serve for many years as Secretary General and Vice-President. A decorated pentathlete, the Almaty native represented the USSR na- tional team for 10 years, repeat- edly winning major international competitions. He was awarded the roles. As a member of the Tech- sonality. I will miss him so much.” title of Honored Master of Sports. nical Committee of UIPM and also our Executive Board, as Member Jorge Salas, President of CSPM, A man of great integrity, commit- for Development, we will miss his said: “I would like to express my ment and warmth, Mr Dossymbe- input terribly.” condolences to the family of Timur, tov will be missed across the glob- and to do so on behalf of the Fed- al Modern Pentathlon community Tributes, both extensive and eracion Argentina and Confedera- as much as he will be in Kazakh- heartfelt, followed from many cion American. May God protect stan. long-serving administrators who his soul and bring comfort to his served alongside Timur Dossym- family.” Dr Klaus Schormann, President of betov on the Executive Board of UIPM, said: “For those of us who UIPM and in other capacities. Sameh Guimeih, President of Afri- have been involved for many years can Confederations, said: “With all with the Union Internationale de Ivar Sisneiga, First Vice President the sorrow and regret I received Pentathlon Moderne, Timur was of UIPM, said: “I am deeply sad- the news of the passing away of one of the pillars of the movement dened to hear of Timur’s passing my dear friend Timur. He was, in but he was so, so much more than. away. We have lost a great sports all levels, an exceptional person. He was our best friend. A world- leader, but more importantly a My consolation is that such a per- class athlete, a great sports politi- great human being. All of us in son is now in heavens, in a much cian, a man for friendship who had modern pentathlon will miss him. better place. May his soul rest in a special sense of humour, who So long dear friend.” peace. In my name, and on behalf never complained. of all Africa, I present my deep Juan Antonio Samaranch Jr, Vice condolences to his family and to “A man full of love, a great hus- President of UIPM, said: “Sad all of us.” band, father and grandfather, a news for all of us and Olympism! man full of respect and tolerance. We will greatly miss Timur.” John Pennell, President of Oceania A man with vision. He was a real Confederations, said: “It is with our human being. Janusz Peciak, UIPM Sports Di- deepest sympathy to hear of the rector, said: “I respected Timur passing of Timur, he was a won- “He wrote history for his beloved so much as the friend and as an derful person and friend, he will be home country, when he created athlete. We both had many good sadly missed by all. We of Oceania the first National Olympic Com- times competing together. He send our salutations to his fam- mittee for Kazakhstan, an author- was always fair, honest, and very ily, we will all remember him with ity he went on to serve with great friendly to all of us. I loved his spir- great affection and respect.” distinction in various important it, happy attitude and funny per- UIPM NEWSLETTER 3 NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2015

UIPM 2015 Congress A new dawn for UIPM in Taipei

Delegates of National Federa- tions from around the world have voted for significant changes to the governance of Modern Pentathlon at the 67th UIPM Congress (November 7-8).

The Congress approved a num- ber of motions designed to modernize the way the UIPM manages Modern Pentathlon and its sub-sports, including: • A comprehensive review and

update of the entire structure THE UIPM 2015 CONGRESS WAS HOSTED IN TAIPEI of the UIPM, including chang- tions such as Laser Run making es to simplify and reduce the • A simplification of election our sport even more accessible number of rules on internal rules for all elective seats to the world. organizations within the UIPM. • Changes to the UIPM Biathle/ “The National Federations are Triathle competition rules Dr Klaus Schormann, President very united in focusing on sport, • Adoption of a code of ethics of UIPM, said: “This Congress education and the integration in line with the latest IOC re- has been a big step forward for of society through sport. UIPM quirements that provides for development with new member is committed to the IOC Agenda a clear and efficient proce- federations joining our global 2020 and to supporting the pro- dure in cases of litigation community and new innova-

THE UIPM 2015 CONGRESS WAS A LANDMARK OCCASION IN THE EVOLUTION OF UIPM GOVERNANCE UIPM NEWSLETTER 4 NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2015

THE UIPM EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS PRESENTED THEIR 2015 REPORTS tection of the clean athletes.” in Tokyo and, in fact, being con- in the long run, also beyond sidered as an essential part of 2020.” Expansion was the main theme the Olympic program and one of the UIPM Congress 2015 of the International Federations Chinese Taipei played host to as Dr Klaus Schormann, UIPM that has adapted itself suc- many important landmarks this President, and Shiny Fang, cessfully to the challenges of weekend as UIPM delegates Secretary General, reviewed these times,” said Secretary approved the membership of another year of relentless prog- General Shiny Fang in her re- another six member nations: ress and innovation and looked port to Congress. Bermuda, Afghanistan, Indo- ahead to a bright future. nesia, Benin, Madagascar and “As we continuously improve Colombia. “With a strong vision, with our structures centrally and in a clear understanding that every country, ‘expanding’ our During this congress, the Union change is a certainty, and with reach is our real next frontier. Internationale de Pentathlon a total commitment by all the The right choices in this area Moderne (UIPM) has become family, modern pentathlon can will make a huge difference the first International Federa- and will be successful in retain- in the lead up to Tokyo 2020, tion to express its backing for ing and gaining on its position when the IOC will once again the Declaration of Support after the 2020 Olympic Games review the sports program, and for the Olympic Charter which was signed by Olympians rep- resenting all five continents at the inaugural World Olympians Forum organised by the World Olympians Association (WOA), in Moscow, Russia in October.

The two-day conference also revealed the winners of the 2015 UIPM awards and named the venues for numerous future UIPM competitions.

AFTER TAIPEI, THE UIPM 2016 CONGRESS WILL BE HELD IN FRANKFURT, GERMANY IN NOVEMBER 2016 UIPM NEWSLETTER 5 NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2015

UIPM Awards 2015 UIPM World Masters Champi- onships Athlete of the Year Prague (Czech Republic) Men’s Senior Pavlo Tymoshchenko (UKR) 2017 UIPM World Cup #3 Women’s Senior Drzonkow (Poland) Laura Asadauskaite (LTU) UIPM Junior World Champion- Men’s Junior ships Oleg Naumov (RUS) Szekesférhérvar (Hungary)

Women’s Junior 2018 Francesca Summers (GBR) UIPM World Cup World Cup #1: Los Angeles Best Modern Pentathlon Team (USA; awarded at 2014 Con- Russia gress) World Cup #2: Cairo (Egypt) Coach of the Year World Cup #3: Bath (Great Jean-Pierre Guyomarch (FRA) Britain) Coach to the 2016 Olympic- World Cup #4: Kecskemet qualified athletes Valentin (Hungary) Prades and Valentin Belaud UIPM Junior World Champion- Best Contribution ships LOC Pentathlon Canada Kladno (Czech Republic) Host of Pan-American Games, Toronto 2015 UIPM Youth A World Champi- onships Fair Play Nomination Guatemala City (Guatemala) Seamus Millett (USA) At the 2015 Youth A World UIPM Biathle/Triathle Champi- Championships he turned onships down an awarded hit in the Hurghada (Egypt) Fencing Bonus Round because it was achieved by the ground UIPM Congress and not the athlete. He was de- Barcelona (Spain) feated in the new bout. Competitions Awarded 2019 Best Overall Competition 2016 UIPM World Cup 2015 UIPM World Cup Final, UIPM Biathle-Triathle World Tour World Cup #1: Los Angeles Minsk (BLR) Africa: Hurghada (Egypt) (USA; awarded at 2014 Con- Asia: Goa (India) gress) Best-Promoted Competition Europe: Graz (Austria) World Cup #2: Cairo (Egypt) World Senior Championships, NORCECA: Cuba World Cup #3: Kladno (Czech Berlin (GER) South America: Argentina Republic) World Cup #4: Kecskemet Best New Competition UIPM Laser Run World Champi- (Hungary) Laser-Run World Champion- onships ships, Perpignan (FRA) Lisbon (Portugal) UIPM NEWSLETTER 6 NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2015

UIPM 2015 CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS Doha proves a venue for champions

Dr Klaus Schormann, President of UIPM, reflected with satisfac- tion on proceedings after Qatar proved to be an exceptional host of the UIPM Champion of Champions for the second year in succession.

Dr Schormann said after the concluding Men’s Individual event: “As we have seen so many times, the positions - 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th place - have changed so many times, and there was drama today.

“For the spectators today, they see what it means and how you have to concentrate right to the end, with the shooting, and PODIUM OF THE WOMEN’S INDIVIDUAL EVENT never give up. athletes, will be very happy to Director Mohammed Al Naimi “So I think it was a great com- return in future years for the said: “Preparation for such a petition today, just like yester- Champion of Champions in big event like this is huge be- day with the women, but this Doha.” hind the tent, and this feels like is a promotion for our sport in the result of a lot of hard work. Qatar, in this city of Doha where Doha has a contract to stage we will run other competitions this event for two more years, in “We tried to do our best and we in future. All of us, including our 2016 and 2017, and the Event have staged the best-organ- ised competition for all partici- pants - from the International Federations to the athletes.

“And today we saw the excite- ment. We saw it right up until the last moment of the com- petition, and we saw it with the smiles of the athletes. I can now relax a little bit after a lot of hard work and thank God that we have organised a successful competition.

THE AL SHAQAB ARENA HOSTED EXCITING MOMENTS DURING THE RIDING COMPETITION “It has been a test for us, and UIPM NEWSLETTER 7 NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2015 next year we will get better and better.”

Women’s Individual: Annika Schleu summons winning form

Annika Schleu (GER) demon- strated that she will be a force to be reckoned with in Olympic year after being named UIPM Champion of Champions and picking up the last major title of the 2015 Modern Pentathlon season. THE FENCING BONUS ROUND SHOWCASED FANTASTIC MOMENTS Annika Schleu, ranked 22 in the world, surprised herself with a Annika Schleu reflected with dence from this, and I am very highly accomplished perfor- great satisfaction on a victory proud of my fencing. Fencing is mance in good conditions in that set her up for a 2016 sea- always my weakness and I can’t Doha. Having come out on top son that she hopes will culmi- believe I won the fencing. in the Riding, she maintained nate in success at the Rio 2016 her form through the Combined Olympic Games, events that In the pool, Natsumi Tomanaga Event to win Women’s Individu- she expects to qualify. (JAP) emerged as the fastest al gold. swimmer ahead of Mina Jeong She said after receiving her gold (KOR) and Esposito (AUS). World No.6 Chloe Esposito medal: “I am so happy because (AUS) picked up silver and Gin- last season didn’t go the way I With 20 victories and 10 de- tare Venckauskaite (LTU) joined wanted it to and I still have to feats, Schleu (GER) took the ini- them on the podium as the qualify for the German team for tiative after winning the Fenc- bronze medallist at the Qatar the Olympics. ing Bonus Round ahead of Soo Foundation venue. Jin Yang (KOR) and Melanie “So I hope to gain some confi- McCann (CAN).

ANNIKA SCHLEU AFTER WINNING THE WOMEN’S INDIVIDUAL COMPETITION UIPM NEWSLETTER 8 NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2015

In the riding area, Annika Schleu and compatriot Janine Kohlmann both enjoyed a per- fect performance to carry the maximum 300 points, allowing Schleu to start first the Com- bined Event.

Having come so far and over- come her main weakness (fenc- ing), there was no way Schleu (GER) was going to be denied her prize as she kept her nerve with laser pistol in hand and never gave anybody a chance of catching her. THE DAY STARTED WITH A THRILLING SWIMMING EVENT AT THE QATAR FOUNDATION RECREATION CENTER Behind the winner there was a fantastic race for silver as Es- and McCann (CAN, 6th). know I’m at this level. posito (AUS) moved smoothly through the field having be- Chloe Esposito (AUS) was par- “Hopefully I can move forward gun the Combined Event in 7th ticularly pleased with her Com- from here and perform well in place. bined Event performance. the French Open, then the Hun- garian Open and the World Cup Similarly, Venckauskaite (LTU) She said after the medal pre- series early next year.” began the closing event in 11th sentation: “I’m very happy. This place but showed great deter- was my first competition of the Men’s Individual: Woongtae mination to fight her way past season and I’ve just been train- Jun ends season on a high Anastasiya Prokopenko (BLR, ing very hard and I have not 4th), Lavinia Bonessio (ITA, 5th) peaked yet so it’s really nice to The 2015 Modern Pentathlon season closed with a vision of the future as 20-year-old Woongtae Jun claimed the title of UIPM Champion of Champi- ons after a captivating Men’s Individual competition.

Jun, the World No.9 from Ko- rea who won silver at the 2015 Junior World Championships in August, confirmed his bur- geoning potential to compete for the big prizes at senior level by beating a strong field to gold at the Qatar Foundation Rec- reation Centre and Al Shaqab

WOONGTAE JUN WAS THE WINNER OF THE MEN’S INDIVIDUAL COMPETITION arena. UIPM NEWSLETTER 9 NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2015

A FANTASTIC AL SHAQAB ARENA SAW SOME OF THE BEST PENTATHLETES COMPETING FOR THE GOLD

Jun (KOR) had already enjoyed claimed silver, and bronze med- very happy. a significant breakthrough in allist Jinhwa Jung (KOR). 2015 - he finished 2nd at the “I am very young, and I am Asia/Oceania regional Olympic After receiving his gold medal, looking forward to the Olympic qualifying event in Beijing (CHN) the modest Jun (KOR) was care- Games. My hope for next sea- and then, after an impressive ful not to make too many bold son is to train hard and make UIPM World Cup series, came predictions about his chances sure that my Riding can be as 7th in the final in Minsk (BLR). at the forthcoming 2016 Olym- good as my Fencing and Swim- pic Games in Rio de Janeiro. ming.” He was pushed right to the wire here, and only confirmed He said: “Today my Fencing At the start of the day the lead- his victory at the last shooting and Swimming were very good ing Korean duo signalled their range of the Combined Event points, but my Riding was a lit- intent by dominating the Swim- as he fought off the challenge tle bit bad - but then my Com- ming. of Justinas Kinderis (LTU), who bined was very good so I am It was Jung who completed his 200m in the fastest time (2:00.72) but Jun was only a fraction of a second slower in 2:01.13, with Omar El Geziry (EGY) third.

Kinderis (LTU) put a disappoint- ing swim behind him by per- forming superbly on the piste. His fencing was out of the top drawer as he finished the Ranking Round with a record of 24-10 and then beat the 2nd- TWO FENCING COMPETITORS TEST EACH OTHER’S SKILLS TO THE LIMIT UIPM NEWSLETTER 10 NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2015 ranked fencer, Riccardo De Luca (ITA), in the final bout of the Bonus Round.

Jun (KOR) protected his over- all lead by finishing 3rd in the Fencing.

Things did not quite go to plan for the 20-year-old in the Rid- ing event, however - he picked up 28 penalty points to finish in 13th place.

Five riders - Kinderis (LTU), Jun (KOR), Max Esposito (AUS), De Luca (ITA) and Ismael Hernan- AFTER A THRILLING COMPETITION, JUN AND KINDERIS CLAIMED THE FIRST TWO PLACES ON THE PODIUM dez Uscanga (MEX) - enjoyed With so many athletes setting winner Jun (KOR), who took perfect rounds, but it was El off with minimal handicaps - 600 points from the Combined Geziry (EGY) who ended this Kinderis (LTU), Jun and Jung Event to finish with a winning stage in the overall lead, and he (KOR) and De Luca (ITA) all total of 1448. consequently started the Com- started within 20 seconds of bined Event with a five-second the leader - it was never going For Kinderis (LTU), ranked 39, advantage over the rest of the to be easy for El Geziry (EGY) to such a solid performance left field. protect his lead. him with super-charged con- fidence as the 2016 Olympic The Combined Event Games looms on the horizon. featured two superb performances from He said after receiving his silver the Mexican duo, medal: “I do not agree that it’s Ismal Hernandez the end of the season - for me Uscaga and Jorge it is the beginning. Inzunza, both of whom made brave “Now I know I have to qualify for attempts to reach the Olympic Games and it’s a the podium - but ulti- really important season. mately the standard set by the front five “In the past, I struggled some- was too high. times for the motivation to compete, and in pentathlon you In the end El Geziry need that motivation. (EGY) was forced to accept 5th place as “It’s my work, my life, every- he was overtaken thing, and I have to prove I can by Inzunza (MEX, do this for myself.” 4th), Jun (KOR, 3rd), Kinderis (LTU, 2nd) and the triumphant THE RIDING COMPETITION AT THE AL SHAQAB ARENA UIPM NEWSLETTER 11 NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2015

News from around the Modern Pentathlon World

1st Parapentathlon World Championship could be held in 2017

The International Paralympic Committee’s General Assembly took place in Mexico City on November 14 and 15. Horacio de la Vega, Director of Sport of Mexico City hosted this event, which was attended by Sir Phil Craven, President of the IPC and its CEO Xavier Gonzalez, in which more than 70 nations were present. Also taking part in the discussions were UIPM 1st Vice President, Ivar Sisniega and Luca Barachi, UIPM Project and Operation Manager. (LEFT-RIGHT) XAVIER GONZALEZ, IPC CEO, HORACIO DE LA VEGA, UIPM BUSINESS AFFAIRS DELEGATE, SIR PHIL CRAVEN, IPC PRESIDENT AND IVAR SISNIEGA, UIPM FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT DURING THE IPC GENERAL ASSEMBLY

The UIPM was able to present the UIPM Sport For All Commission The commission made the following results of the first Parapentathlon meeting recommendations: test held in Buenos Aires, Argentina • That the sport should receive more at the Youth A World Championships UIPM’s Sport for All Commission met promotion with the establishment and based on this encouraging for the 2nd time in its history on the of a “Modern Pentathlon day”. first event it was agreed to work on second day of the UIPM Congress • That more events and multi- the possibility of hosting the first on November 8 in Chinese Taipei. sport games should be pursued, Parapentathlon World Championship allowing more nations to take part in Mexico City in 2017. Mexico City will The commission reviewed in UIPM competitions including its also host the IPC World Swimming development updates since its last sub-sports and Powerlifting championships meeting in September 2014, and • That more education should that year and the Parapentathlon agreed several paths of development be introduced to recruit more Championship would be held at the for the upcoming years, starting in coaches, athletes and judges same time as those other events. 2016. • That the growth of the FISU and IPC

THE UIPM SPORT FOR ALL COMMISSION MET IN TAIPEI AFTER THE UIPM 2015 CONGRESS UIPM NEWSLETTER 12 NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2015

countries in Manchester to hear Tribute to Alexander Kukarin

COLORADO SPRINGS HOSTED A WINTER TRAINING CAMP WITH ATHLETES FROM SEVEN COUNTRIES The Union Internationale de Penta- movements should be encouraged riding ring, and sunny Colorado thlon Moderne (UIPM) would like to ex- • That more equipment solutions weather. Athletes enjoy the familial press its deep sorrow after the death should be identified atmosphere that is familiar to the of Alexander Kukarin (RUS), one of the Modern Pentathlon community country’s most accomplished penta- thletes. All members were present: UIPM while taking their competitiveness Kukarin was only 22, and he had hel- President Dr. Klaus Schormann, out on the fencing strip. ped Russia to win medals at both the Australia NF President Kitty Chiller, Senior World Championships and the Kenya NF President Fridah B.M. A special thanks to USA Modern European Championships in 2015. Shiroya, Angela Ives from Canada, Pentathlon for hosting the camp. The loss of an elite athlete in his prime Georgia NF President Viacheslav Special thanks to head coach has sent shockwaves through the glo- Malishev, UIPM Event Director Karen Janusz Peciak for his great effort bal Modern Pentathlon community. Myers and UIPM Development and the new record in renting cars Dr Klaus Schormann, President of Manager Maxime Papillon. for all the teams. Due to the many UIPM, said: “We are very sorry for requests of the visiting athletes Alexander’s family, the Russian fede- ration and for UIPM. We have all lost The 3rd meeting of the Sport for All and coaches, and the expertise of such a wonderful, young and talented Commission will happen in Sarasota, Janusz, not one rental car is left athlete. Florida, USA in October 2016 where free in the city of Colorado Springs. “Alexander would have had a great fu- the focus will be on increasing ture in Modern Pentathlon and I can Modern Pentathlon’s development World Modern Pentathlon Coa- only that hope his family and friends ambitions to make the sport stronger ches Conference in time will be consoled by the great and stronger. things he achieved in his short career. “Our Modern Pentathlon family is in shock today - and our thoughts are Colorado Springs Winter with the Kukarin family and our friends Training Camp at the Russian federation.” Kukarin took home a silver medal from The Winter Training Camp, hosted his first appearance at the UIPM 2015 in Colorado Springs, Co, USA has Senior World Championships, in Berlin gotten off to a great start! Athletes (GER), when he took part in the Men’s from 7 countries have gathered at Team Relay. the base of the Rocky Mountains at Two months later, in August, he conti- the US Olympic training center. nued an excellent season by winning bronze in tandem with Donata Rimsai- DOMINIC MAHONY DURING THE WELCOME SPEECH OF te in the Mixed Relay at the European THE WORLD COACHES CONFERENCE The world class training facilities Championships in Bath (GBR). include an Olympic size pool, Such performances on the interna- kilometers of running trails, private The annual World Modern Penta- tional stage had been expected from Modern Pentathlon shooting range thlon Coaches Conference was Kukarin ever since 2011, when he won and fencing gym, an outdoor hosted by Pentathlon GB and has individual gold at the World Youth A seen a record delegation, from 11 Championships in Istanbul (TUR). UIPM NEWSLETTER 13 NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2015 from some of the leading voices in interest, Mr Anwar said at a prize modern pentathlon and equestrian. ceremony held by the Pakistan Presentations and discussions in- Modern Pentathlon Federation cluded Modern Pentathlon develo- (PMPF) at Punjab Stadium on pment and development program- November 20. mes, tapering for competitions, fencing skills, the importance of The ceremony was arranged at the basic flatwork skills when jumping conclusion of 10-day coaching/ and techniques on getting to know training camp organized under the an unfamiliar horse; but also latest banner of Sports Board Punjab (SBP). Laser Technologies and updates. The camp served as preparation Tribute to Gösta Gärdin for the 2nd National Pentathlon Keynote speakers were British Championship on November 21 and We regret to inform the Modern Pen- Dressage’s Performance Manager 22 at Punjab Stadium. tathlon community that the 1948 Richard Waywood, British Eventing’s Olympic medalist and former Vice Performance Director Yogi Breisner Usman Anwar said that the way President of UIPM, Gösta Gärdin, died and author of the renowned Chimp young athletes were developing on Saturday December 12, 2015 at the Paradox Dr. Steve Peters. under the supervision of UIPM age of 92. Mr Gärdin, a bronze medalist in the Instructors Group member, Bernard The conference provided an oppor- London 1948 Olympic Games, was Moss, Pakistan could produce world previously also chairman of the Swe- tunity for coaches from all levels champions in Modern Pentathlon. dish Modern Pentathlon Federation and countries to share best prac- as well as a board member of the tice and enjoy time in each other’s “Pentathlon is a tough game but not Swedish Olympic Committee. company away from competition. for our strong and talented players. He was a Council Member of UIPMB, Our players have also excelled in the fore-runner to UIPM, before be- The UIPM was represented by Phili- several other games like snooker, coming Vice-President of the new go- pp Waeffler, Competitions Manager. chess, powerlifting, squash and verning body. He fulfilled many other tennis etc,” he added. important duties in the global develo- Pentathlon achieves rapid growth pment of Modern Pentathlon. in Pakistan Gardin’s greatest moment as a penta- Addressing the ceremony, coach thlete came during the 1948 Games. Bernard Moss recognised the talent The Modern Pentathlon event was Usman Anwar, Director General of that exists in Pakistan as he said. taking place some distance outside Sports Punjab, has reported that “I travelled to various countries of London in Aldershot, Hampshire, and the sport of Modern Pentathlon has the world but found Pakistani talent two Swedes ended up on the podium. achieved rapid growth in Pakistan. exceptional above all. Pakistani The winner was Willie Grut, Gardin’s people are loving and caring. I’m compatriot, while the silver medal The sport was introduced just two always available to coach went to George Moore of the United years ago but now athletes from Pakistan pentathlon players.” States. across the country are taking keen

PAKISTAN HOSTED A COACHES TRAINING CAMP AS PREPARATION FOR THE 2ND NATIONAL MODERN PENTATHLON CHAMPIONSHIPS IN PUNJAB STADIUM UIPM NEWSLETTER 14 NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2015

Tribute to Sergey Oslikovsky

Admiral Sergey Oslikovsky, a former President of the Russian Modern Pen- tathlon Federation (RFMP) and natio- UIPM INSTRUCTORS GROUP MEMBER, BERNARD MOSS DURING THE TRAINING CAMP IN PAKISTAN nal coach, passed away on December The PMPF, with support from 10 after a long illness. UIPM, teamed up with SBP to hold Lena Schöneborn retained her tit- Mr Oslikovsky played a very important a coaching and refereeing camp in le as Berlin’s Sportswoman of the role in the development of Modern Lahore on November 20. year Pentathlon in Russia, especially when he led the RFMP from 1996 to 2000. Throughout his life he was an active More than 40 male and female Lena Schöneborn has retained her participant in the Russian Modern athletes from Wapda, Railway, title as Berlin’s Sportswoman of Pentathlon scene. Even as recently as Police, Punjab, Sindh, Balochistan, the Year. As last year, the 29-year- 2010 he served as head coach of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Islamabad, old secured the highest sporting Russian team that returned from the FATA and Gilgit Baltistan took part award of Germany’s federal capital. UIPM World Championships in Cheng- under the supervision of Bernard The 2015 world champion won with du, China with two gold medals, one Moss. 17.79% of the votes against karate silver and one bronze. player Duygu Bugur (17.07%) and Zahoor Ahmed, secretary of PMPF, the athlete Marianne Buggenhagen place as part of the CHAMPIONS- said: “We are imparting the latest (10.78%). Gala at the Estrel Convention Hall II training to our players through on December 5. international coaches which will be For Lena Schöneborn there were very beneficial for pentathlon in our two other reasons to celebrate at The pentathlete Alexander Nobis country.” the award ceremony, which took achieved fourth place (10.19%) as

LENA SCHONEBORN WITH BERLIN’S SPORTSMAN OF THE YEAR, THE BOXER ARTUR ABRAHAM UIPM NEWSLETTER 15 NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2015 one of Germany’s world champions silver team) and Joel Bouzou (1984 in the team relay competition, and Los Angeles Olympic bronze team). their coach Peter Deutsch came The ideas and dreams of Pierre de third in the coach category with Coubertin, the founder of Modern 10.39% of the votes. Pentathlon, were embodied in the moral qualities, physical resources Gala of Russian Olympic Commit- and skills of these consummate tee sporting personalities.

The Russian Olympic Gala that took Indeed these heroes became Tribute to John Holland place in Moscow on December prominent people, never forgetting 10 served as a stellar reunion of their sport. Members of the Modern Pentathlon Modern Pentathlon talent. community are united in grief after In Modern Pentathlon, UIPM Vice- the death of John Holland, one of the Some 23 years after the Olympic President Joel Bouzou is the great champions of our sport across Games in Barcelona 1992, where founder of the Peace and Sport the Americas. the USSR won two medals in team movement and the President of and individual Modern Pentathlon the World Olympians Association; John Holland was one of the foun- events, many the heroes of that era Dmitry Svatkovsky is the Governor ding members of the Pan American Modern Pentathlon Confederation came together to perform. of a big Russian district Nizhny (PAMPC) and served the body as Se- Novgorod and the President of Taking part were Anatoly cretary General and President, before the European Modern Pentathlon becoming President of UIPM-NORCE- Starostin (1980 Moscow Olympic Federation; Edward Zenovka is CA and serving on the UIPM Executive gold individual and team; 1992 Executive Director of the Russian Board. Barcelona silver team), Dmitry Modern Pentathlon Federation Svatkovsky (2000 Sydney Olympic (RFMP); Anatoly Starostin is head A proud American, he fell short in his gold individual, silver team; 1992 of the first Modern Pentathlon efforts to qualify for the US team for Barcelona), Eduard Zenovka (1996 Academy and Modern Pentathlon the 1952 and 1956 Olympic Games Atlanta Olympic silver individual; training Centre in Moscow. but did not let this deter him. Instead 1992 Barcelona bronze individual, of competing for the ultimate prize in sport John Holland devoted all of the spare time that work and family allowed to helping others fulfil their potential as pentathletes. In the 1980s he became a board member of the US Modern Pentathlon Association and a member of the Association’s Trust.

Together with his wife Isabel, who was the sister of a leading Mexican epee fencer, John was an ever-present fi- xture in US pentathlon circles and worked tirelessly as an administrator right across the Pan American region.

He was a role model and an inspiration to Modern Pentathlon enthusiasts for more than half a century, and he will be sadly missed across our commu- nity.

Our thoughts are with Isabel and the four children and many grandchildren John Holland leaves behind.

(LEFT-RIGHT) EDUARD ZENOVKA, DMITRY SVATKOVSKY, JOEL BOUZOU AND ANATOLY STAROSTIN DURING THE RUSSIAN OLYMPIC COMMITTEE GALA UIPM NEWSLETTER 16 NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2015

Tournament & Training Camp Invitations

This is an important notice for all Athletes and Competi- Competition Invitations tions organisers to continuously check pentathlon.org for all information related to invitations and visa letters. UIPM 2016 World Cup 1 Navigate to the National Federations Portal or to http:// Cairo, EGY www.pentathlon.org to stay up to date with all tournament 24-28 February 2016 news. UIPM 2016 World Cup 2 Rio de Janeiro, BRA 10-14 March 2015

Medical and Anti-Doping Corner

WADA PUBLISHES 2016 PROHIBITED LIST of sport), then it could be On 16 September, the considered for placement World Anti-Doping Agen- on the List. cy’s Executive Committee approved the 2016 List The List’s annual revision of Prohibited Substances process is led by WADA and and Methods, which is now involves extensive consul- available on WADA’s web- tation, which begins with a site in English. The List will draft being circulated for come into force on 1 Janu- comment amongst stake- ary 2016. holders. The comments are considered by WADA’s List Updated annually, the List Expert Group, which then is one of five International presents its conclusions Standards that are manda- to WADA’s Health, Medical tory for all signatories of the and Research Committee World Anti-Doping Code (HMRC). Once this process (Code). It designates what is concluded, the HMRC substances and methods makes recommendations are prohibited in- and out- to WADA’s Executive Com- -of-competition; and, whi- mittee, which are discus- ch substances are banned sed before making a final in particular sports. Accor- decision during its Septem- ding to the Code, if a subs- ber meeting. tance or method is found to meet two of three crite- The new List can be ria (enhances performance, found in the Medi- poses a threat to athlete cal Corner of the UIPM health, violates the spirit website (pentathlon.org) UIPM NEWSLETTER 17 NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2015

Inside UIPM: Monthly activities of President Dr Schormann

3-9 NOV 2015 - TAIPEI, CHINESE TAIPEI

During the UIPM 2015 Congress in Taipei, UIPM Pre- sident Dr. Klaus Schormann had the opportunity to discuss and brief the Modern Pentathlon National Federations regarding the future steps of the Olym- DR. KLAUS SCHORMANN, UIPM PRESIDENT ATTENDED THE IOC COMMISSION FOR CULTURE AND OLYMPIC HERITAGE IN LAUSANNE pic Movement and the development of the UIPM worldwide. the sophisticated approach international sporting federations must take in order to keep up with the During his visit to the office of Dr Ching-Kuo Wu, the growing awareness of sporting economy and social IOC Executive Board member and AIBA President, Dr and educational values. The forum featured a keynote Schormann thanked Dr Wu for the strong support speech about media regulation by Simon Greenberg, Modern Pentathlon has received in Chinese Taipei head of media rights at News Corp, and perspectives and around the world. They discussed future steps from the European Union and the IOC – which used for the Olympic Movement linked to the IOC Agenda the occasion to launch the IF Sustainability Best 2020 and their ideas for actions in the IOC Commis- Practice Project which will be implemented next year. sion for Culture and Olympic Heritage, where both are members. On November 12 Dr Schormann took part as a mem- ber at the meeting of the IOC Commission for Cultu- 11-13 NOV - LAUSANNE, re and Olympic Heritage (formerly the Commission SWITZERLAND for Culture and Olympic Education) chaired by IOC Member Lambis V Nikolaou. After a briefing on in- UIPM President Dr Klaus Schormann and Secretary ternational affairs by IOC President Dr Thomas Bach, General Shiny Fang took part in the 9th International Dr Schormann and Professor Dr Norbert Muller – Federation (IF) Forum in Lausanne. After a welcome President of the International Pierre de Coubertin address by IOC President Dr Thomas Bach, Frances- Committee – handed over a book “Cultural Views of co Ritti Bitti – President of the Association of Sum- the Olympics – citius, altius, fortius, pulchrius, huma- mer Olympic International Federations (ASOIF) and nius” which they wrote in conjunction with Professor President of SportAccord Convention – spoke about Dr Manfred Messing.

DR. KLAUS SCHORMANN WITH THE IOC EB MEMBER DR. CK WU DURING THE VISIT TO TAIPEI FOR THE UIPM 2015 CONGRESS UIPM NEWSLETTER 18 NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2015

UIPM PRESIDENT DR. KLAUS SCHORMANN WITH THE MODERN PENTATHLON SECRETARY GENERAL OF MAURITIUS MR NUNDKISHAR FAKUN DURING HIS VISIT TO DR. KLAUS SCHORMANN, UIPM PRESIDENT WITH MR. PHILIPPE HAO THYN VOON HA PORT LOUIS, MAURITIUS SHUN, MAURITIUS NATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEE PRESIDENT DURING THE ANOCA 14 NOV - GÖTTINGEN, GENERAL ASSEMBLY GERMANY by the Modern Pentathlon Secretary General of Mau- ritius, Mr Nundikshar Fakun, in a meeting with the UIPM President Dr Klaus Schormann took part in his Minister of Youth and Sport of Mauritius, Mr Yogins role as Honorary President in the General Assembly Sawmyaden. They discussed the sport movement of the German Modern Pentathlon Federation, whi- in Mauritius and the possibilities for Modern Penta- ch approved the budget and sports programme for thlon development in Biathle, Triathle and Tetrathlon 2016. – Triathle has exceptional potential competition on the wonderful beaches where there is close coope- Andreas Heise – President of Modern Pentathlon in ration with the tourism departments. the federal country Niedersachsen – was elected as Vice President Sport, a position he has held previou- On November 25 Dr Schormann handed over the sly. UIPM Cup to the President of the Olympic Commit- tee of Mauritius, Philippe Hao Thyn Voon Ha Shun, 22-25 NOV 2015 - PORT LOUIS, CSK. During their meeting they discussed the philo- MAURITIUS sophy of UIPM linked to education and culture with a special focus on sporting activities and multi-sport On November 23 Dr Schormann was accompanied events.

DR. KLAUS SCHORMANN TOGETHER WITH MODERN PENTATHLON SECRETARY GENERAL OF MAURITIUS MR NUNDKISHAR FAKUN MET THE MINISTER OF YOUTH & SPORT OF MAURITIUS, MR YOGINS SAWMYNADEN. UIPM NEWSLETTER 19 NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2015

DR. KLAUS SCHORMANN WITH DR. MUHAMMED ALSAYRAFI DURING THE SIGNATURE OF THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UIPM AND THE ANTI DOPING LAB OF QATAR

On November 24 Dr Schormann joined the IOC Pre- through workshops with numerous Universities in sident Dr Thomas Bach and the ANOCA President Qatar. General Lassana Palenfo at the opening ceremony of the new Olympic Museum in memory of former IOC Educational and cultural projects will in the future Member Mr Rampaul Ruhee. He presented as the be a key part of events in order to promote Olympic first gift to the museum a UIPM Pierre de Coubertin values in the Qatar Olympic Movement. Also, special Museum. youth projects aimed at introducing Biathle, Triathle and Tetrathlon will be presented to schools. UIPM will 26-29 NOV 2015 - DOHA, work closely with the management of Koran Scho- QATAR ols on a three-discipline event (riding, swimming and shooting) and this was another topic of discussion. During the 2015 UIPM Champion of Champions, UIPM President Dr Klaus Schormann met with Qatar The QMPF will become an important pillar for the de- Modern Pentathlon Federation President Eng. Fahad velopment of Modern Pentathlon in the Middle East. Saad Al Qahtani. They discussed the Champion of Champions of 2016 and 2017, which will be enlarged Finally, UIPM President Dr Klaus Schormann followed

UIPM PRESIDENT DR. KLAUS SCHORMANN WITH THE QATARI MODERN PENTATHLON FEDERATION PRESIDENT ENG. FAHAD SAAD AL QAHTANI DURING THE MEN’S COMPETITION AWARD CEREMONY UIPM NEWSLETTER 20 NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2015 up on a working meeting from January 2015 by mee- Italian Modern Pentathlon Federation President Val- ting again with the General Manager of the Anti-Do- ter Magini hosted President Dr Schormann to brief ping Lab Qatar to discuss and finalize the MOU be- him on preparations for the 2016 UIPM World Cup #3 tween UIPM and Anti-Doping Lab Qatar. Also taking in Rome and they subsequently met with CONI Presi- part in the meeting was Professor Dr Hans Michael dent Giovanni Malago to discuss the Olympic Move- Ockenfels, medical advisor to UIPM, who has colla- ment in Italy and close relations with UIPM. borated in the process with Professor Dr Fabio Pigo- zzi, UIPM Chairman for the Medical Committee and Executive Board Member.

03-05 DEC 2015 - HANNOVER, GERMANY

As honoured guest President Dr Klaus Schormann took part in the General Assembly of German Olym- pic Sports Confederation and, as EB Member of the German Olympic Academy, in its General Assembly, and the TV 32 meeting as council member.

09 DEC 2015 - FRANKFURT / M, GERMANY (LEFT-RIGHT) VALTER MAGINI, ITALIAN MODERN PENTATHLON FEDERATION PRESIDENT, DR. KLAUS SCHORMANN, UIPM PRESIDENT AND PROF. DR. FABIO PIGOZZI, UIPM MEDICAL COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN, DURING A MEETING IN ROME While in Rome Dr Schormann and President Valter Magini met with the UIPM Medical Chairman, Prof Dr Fabio Pigozzi, to discuss medical issues linked to the protection of clean athletes and educational steps towards the prevention of illness and the promotion of healthy living among the Modern Pentathlon you- th.

20 DEC 2015 - FRANKFURT / M, UIPM PRESIDENT DR. KLAUS SCHORMANN WITH THE CHINESE GENERAL CONSUL MR JUANQUAN LIANG AND GERMANY

In the Chinese General Consulate in Frankfurt/M, During the International Indoor Equestrian Festival UIPM President Dr Klaus Schormann discussed with in Frankfurt/M, organized for years by the Olympic the Chinese General Consul, Jianquan Liang, upco- and world champions Paul Schockemöhle and An- ming UIPM projects in China and issues of sport bu- n-Katrin Linsenhoff (GER), UIPM President Dr Klaus siness relating to future competitions in China and Schormann met with the international horse socie- Asia in general. President Schormann also briefed ty to discuss future collaboration linked to the riding Mr Liang on the new award of a high school in Wuxi discipline of Modern Pentathlon. as a Pierre de Coubertin School in the beginning of next year in cooperation with UIPM sponsor Absolute Fencing Gear.

16-17 DEC 2015 - ROME, ITALY

DR. KLAUS SCHORMANN AND THE ORGANISER OF THE INTERNATIONAL INDOOR EQUESTRIAN FESTIVAL, PAUL SCHOCKEMÖHLE DR. KLAUS SCHORMANN WITH THE CONI PRESIDENT, GIOVANNI MALAGO AND THE FIPM PRESIDENT VALTER MAGINI UIPM NEWSLETTER 21 NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2015

New Balance World Rankings.

The PWR is updated live on www.pentathlon.org after each competition. PWR as at 15 December 2015:

Women Men

1 LTU Laura ASADAUSKAITE 200 1 UKR Pavlo TYMOSHCHENKO 215

2 HUN Zsofia FOLDHAZI 181 2 ITA Riccardo DE LUCA 189

3 RUS Donata RIMSAITE 180 3 FRA Valentin BELAUD 172

4 GER Lena SCHONEBORN 179 4 RUS Ilia FROLOV 172

5 BRA Yane MARQUES 178 5 EGY Amro EL GEZIRY 165

6 AUS Chloe ESPOSITO 172 6 HUN Adam MAROSI 154

7 USA Margaux ISAKSEN 170 7 GUA Charles FERNANDEZ 154

8 FRA Elodie CLOUVEL 168 8 HUN Robert KASZA 153

9 ITA Gloria TOCCHI 166 9 KOR Woongtae JUN 152

10 GBR Samantha MURRAY 161 10 LAT Ruslan NAKONECHNYI 146

11 POL Oktawia NOWACKA 152 11 KOR Jinhwa JUNG 144

12 HUN Sarolta KOVACS 148 12 RUS Aleksander LESUN 143

13 CHN Qian CHEN 142 13 FRA Valentin PRADES 143

14 BLR Iryna PRASIANTSOVA 134 14 RUS Egor PUCHKAREVSKIY 136

15 CAN Melanie MCCANN 134 15 CZE Jan KUF 134

16 BLR Anastasiya PROKOPENKO 130 16 IRL Arthur LANIGAN-O KEEFFE 134

17 FRA Marie OTEIZA 127 17 GBR James COOKE 132

18 GBR Kate FRENCH 126 18 POL Szymon STASKIEWICZ 132

19 POL Anna MALISZEWSKA 126 19 UKR Andriy FEDECHKO 130

20 ITA Alice SOTERO 125 20 KAZ Pavel ILYASHENKO 129 The Full New Balance World Ranking is available on www.pentathlon.org

UIPM 2016 WORLD CUP 1

CAIRO, EGYPT

24 - 28 February 2016

check all informations @ www.pentathlon.org UIPM NEWSLETTER 22 NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2015

Calendar UIPM Competitions

FEBRUARY

UIPM 2015 World Cup 1 Cairo, EGY 24-28 February 2016

Other International Competitions

January February

Budapest Indoor International Winter Pentathlon Davos Budapest, HUN Davos, SUI 21-24 January 2016 04-06 February 2016

Open Winter Championships Open Spanish International Almaty, KAZ Sant Cugat del Vallès, ESP 25-28 January 2016 06-07 February 2016

MODERN PENTATHLON | Key-Milestones

Baron Pierre de Coubertin “The Modern Pentathlon event would test a man’s moral qualities as much as his physical resources and skills, producing thereby the ideal, complete athlete.”

PENTATHLON IN THE ANCIENT GAMES 708 BC - Lampis of Sparta won the first ancient Pentathlon

MODERN PENTATHLON 1912 - Stockholm: First time in the Olympic Programme 1948 - London: the UIPM was established 1996 – Atlanta: First Olympic Games all 5 events took place in one day 1998 – Budapest, Mexico, Monaco, Olympia, Lausanne: UIPM celebrates 50th Anniversary 2000 – Sydney: First time women pentathletes competed in the Olympics 2004 – Athens: Pentathlon home after 2712 years 2010 – Singapore: Combined event (running and shooting) and laser pistol introduced into the Olympic programme 2012 – London: 100 Years of Modern Pentathlon in the Olympic Games 2014 – UIPM joins the International Paralympic Family and the University Sports Family 2016 – Rio de Janeiro: Fencing Bonus Round in the Olympic Games UIPM NEWSLETTER 23 NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2015

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