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UIPM denies decision made on riding replacement as athletes invited to Executive Board call

  • Modern Pentathlon

International Modern Pentathlon Union (UIPM) President Klaus Schormann has insisted a replacement for riding as the sport's fifth discipline has not yet been chosen as he backtracked on his comments in the German media, where he claimed a decision had already been made.

warned the International Olympic Committee (IOC) would "only accept a proposal without riding" for the Los

Angeles 2028 Olympic programme.Schormann is set to meet IOC President Thomas Bach to discuss the matter


Michael Pavitt: Are changes coming to the Olympic programme for Los Angeles 2028?

  • Inside the Blogs

In a weekend of Congresses and election results, outgoing International Canoe Federation (ICF) President José Perurena proved the star of the show as the Spaniard made it clear he believes changes to the Olympic programme are afoot.

If we talk about baseball/softball with a view to Los Angeles 2028, there would be the need for 100 quotas

Angeles 2028 Olympic Games to add coastal rowing competitions.The conclusion is that change of some

Angeles 2028.Mirroring the comments of Perurena today, McConnell said the IOC would also drill down

Angeles 2028 programme was due to be set in 2021, which understandably seems to have taken a backseat

Angeles 2028 as the IOC goes in search of that crucial youth market.


Modernised Pentathlon - riding for a fall?

  • The Big Read

The debacle that occurred during the equestrian section of the Tokyo 2020 modern pentathlon competition was described by the man who has ruled the sport since 1993 as a "vital learning moment." And so it has proved.

At the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics competition was condensed from five to four days, partly to dissuade

sedatives or beta blockers to enhance their shooting by scheduling it five hours before the running.Los Angeles

9).Riding will remain for the Paris 2024 Olympics, but by the time modern pentathlon goes ahead at Los

Angeles 2028 the equestrian element will have to be replaced with A N Other event.

But it’s the generation after that, who might have been preparing for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics,


Viktor Huszár: Teqball’s rapid US rise is driving our Olympic dream

  • Inside the Blogs

At the International Teqball Federation (FITEQ), our Olympic aspirations are geared towards Los Angeles

in 2028.

Angeles earlier this year.

sites throughout three regions in Los Angeles where teqball lessons are being offered on a weekly basis

 Indeed, the efforts of the Los Angeles 2028 Organising Committee and City of Los Angeles' to provide

However, it is not just in Los Angeles that we are reaching new audiences.

Angeles 2028 programme ©Getty ImagesWhilst we are very excited about our US growth and the opportunities


Rolland re-elected President as World Rowing approves Long Beach as Los Angeles 2028 venue

  • Rowing

today, where the official confirmed the governing body’s approval of Long Beach as the venue for the Los

Angeles 2028 Olympic Games competition.

Rowing’s Executive Committee had approved in principle a decision to move the proposed venue for the Los

Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.Los Angeles 2028 had originally proposed the Lake Perris State

Angeles 2028 venue ©Getty ImagesWorld Rowing said last year that studies would continue over a move,

positive”, leading to the World Rowing Council approving the venue.The World Rowing President said Los

Angeles 2028 were now working with the Long Beach City Council, with formal approval still required.World


Exclusive: More than 650 modern pentathletes issue vote of no confidence in UIPM President Schormann

  • Modern Pentathlon

More than 650 athletes have issued a vote of no confidence in International Modern Pentathlon Union (UIPM) President Klaus Schormann following the decision to drop horse riding from the five-sport programme after the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.

for its Olympic future, with the IOC warning it would "only accept a proposal without riding" for the Los

Angeles 2028 Olympic programme, which is set to be decided in December.The decision has led to an impassioned

Modern Pentathlon".The UIPM confirmed yesterday riding is set to be replaced in preparation for the Los

Angeles 2028 Olympics ©Getty Images"As Modern Pentathletes, past and present, we are shocked at the

Angeles 2028 is a different matter and we must be flexible and embrace change once again."


Rolland to be re-elected World Rowing President at Ordinary Congress

  • Rowing

Jean-Christophe Rolland is poised to be re-elected World Rowing President as the governing body hosts its Ordinary Congress tomorrow.

and Olympic and Paralympic regattas.Coastal rowing has been mooted as a potential addition for the Los

Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.The International Olympic Committee Executive Board labelled efforts to introduce


UIPM confirms riding to be dropped from modern pentathlon

  • Modern Pentathlon

The International Modern Pentathlon Union (UIPM) has confirmed riding will be dropped from the sport with a consultation process set to begin to identify a suitable replacement.

warned the International Olympic Committee (IOC) would "only accept a proposal without riding" for the Los

Angeles 2028 Olympic programme, set to be decided in December.The sport has faced criticism after German

While our sport is confirmed for Paris 2024 with our exciting new format in place (including riding), Los

Angeles 2028 is a different matter and we must be flexible and embrace change once again."



Los Angeles International Airport set for expansion prior to 2028 Olympics and Paralympics

  • Los Angeles 2028

The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners has voted in favour of plans for a new terminal and upgrades

at the city’s international airport, which are considered integral to plans for the 2028 Olympic and

Angeles City Council.The proposal put forward by Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) proposes airfield

, terminal and landside improvements at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).It is claimed plans would

Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games ©Getty Images"These improvements would help LAX accommodate

Additionally, the nature and timing of these improvements are integral to Los Angeles’ plans to host

Games for the third time in 2028, along with hosting the Paralympic Games for the first time.Los Angeles


ICF poised to elect Perurena successor at Congress in Rome

  • Canoeing

The International Canoe Federation (ICF) is poised to elect its new President with Germany's Thomas Konietzko and Evgenii Arkhipov of Russia seeking to succeed the outgoing José Perurena.

programme and quota places, while a target of increasing Paralympic events from 10 at Paris 2024 to 12 at Los

Angeles 2028 has been included in his plans.Arkhipov has similarly pledged to maintain the sport’s Olympic


Exclusive: UIPM warns failure to remove horse riding could lead to sport being axed from Olympics

  • Modern Pentathlon

The International Modern Pentathlon Union (UIPM) is dropping the riding discipline after Paris 2024 because it fears the sport will be thrown out of the Olympic Games if it does not take immediate action, according to a leaked document.

warned the International Olympic Committee (IOC) would "only accept a proposal without riding" for the Los

Angeles 2028 Olympic programme, set to be decided in December.It warned it would be "too late" to discuss


Labour union files lawsuit seeking disclosure of Games Agreement for Los Angeles 2028

  • Los Angeles 2028

representing hospitality workers, Unite Here Local 11, has filed a lawsuit seeking to force the City of Los

Angeles to publicly disclose the Games Agreement for the 2028 Olympics and Paralympics, but Los Angeles

2028 insists it will be released under "the standard public review process."

Angeles to disclose the Games Agreement, entered with Los Angeles 2028, which it said includes the "

Angeles 2028 said that the Agreement will be publicised in due course."

launched a campaign demanding that Los Angeles 2028 succeed in bringing "good hospitality jobs," commit

chief executive of Los Angeles 2028 Kathy Carter has insisted the Games will be delivered "on time and

on budget".Los Angeles 2028 has also pledged to inject $160 million (£117 million/€138 million) into



Sue Redfern: Fun is the word as Olympic-friendly Sixes lacrosse discipline makes debut

  • Inside the Blogs

Lacrosse is at a critical juncture in the history of our sport. World Lacrosse's ambitions are bold and our vision is clear: for the sport to be recognised and played by all countries worldwide, and to be contested on the Olympic stage once again.

will be near instantaneous.In addition to vying for inclusion on the Olympic programme starting in 2028

the burgeoning interest in lacrosse around the globe.World Lacrosse is lobbying to be added to the Los

Angeles 2028 programme ©Getty ImagesTomorrow, World Lacrosse will complete the second half of our 2021