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Union Internationale de Pentathlon Moderne

The Union Internationale de Pentathlon Moderne, commonly known by the acronym UIPM, is the international governing body of modern pentathlon.

Sport

Modern Pentathlon

Founded

1948 (73 years ago)

Headquarters

Monaco, Monaco

Affiliations

International Olympic Committee

Summary

The Union Internationale de Pentathlon Moderne (Uipm) is the umbrella organization of all national modern pentathlon organizations worldwide. It is headquartered in Monte Carlo, Monaco, and administers all aspects of modern pentathlon sport globally. 120 countries are affiliated with the Uipm after five national federations were added at the 2008 Uipm Congress in Berlin.

In light of the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Uipm suspended athletes from Russia and Belarus from competing at any Union Internationale de Pentathlon Moderne events, and suspended all officials from these countries from officiating at any event sanctioned by the Uipm, as well as from attending or participating in any Uipm meetings, committees, and forums. In March 2023, the Russian Modern Pentathlon Federation sent a letter addressing the ISF and urging them to reverse the decision and allow Russian athletes to compete in ISF events. The RMPF's statement included claims that the war was actually started by Ukraine and that 'Russia defends peace'. In May 2023, the Union Internationale de Pentathlon Moderne reinstated Russian and Belarusian athletes, shortly after a Russian missile attack forced the cancellation of a modern pentathlon event in Ukraine.

Disciplines

Modern Pentathlon

  • UIPM Senior World Championships, formerly senior Modern Pentathlon (World Championships since 1949)
  • UIPM Junior World Championships from 1959 to 2011
  • UIPM Youth World Championships from 2013
  • UIPM Masters World Championships
  • Tetrathlon (World Championships since 1988)
  • UIPM Masters Tetrathlon World Championships
  • UIPM Tetrathlon Masters World Cup
  • Laser-run
  • Biathle (World Championships since 1994)
  • Parapentathlon
  • Triathle

Winter Triathlon and Biathlon

  • UIPM Winter Triathlon (World Championships since 2013)
  • UIPM Biathlon
  • Snow Pentathlon
  • Winter Tetrathlon (since 2010)

Indoor Pentathlon

  • UIPM Indoor Pentathlon, formerly indoor pentathlon (World Championships since 1949)
  • UIPM Indoor Tetrathlon (World Championships since 1959)
  • UIPM Indoor Laser-run (formerly called indoor shooting and before indoor fencing) (World Championships since 2007)

Modern Pentathlon and Winter Triathlon

  • UIPM Pentathlon and Winter Triathlon
  • UIPM Winter Triathlon World Championships from 2019
Membership

There are five continental associations affiliated with the UIPM. These associations are responsible for organizing continental championships, providing support for their member federations, and communicating their interests at the UIPM Board meetings.

  • Asian Modern Pentathlon Confederation
  • African Confederation of Modern Pentathlon
  • European Modern Pentathlon Confederation
  • Oceania Modern Pentathlon Confederation
  • Pan American Modern Pentathlon Confederation
References

Union Internationale de Pentathlon Moderne (UIPM): An overview of the global governing body for modern pentathlon, including its history, structure, and key activities. https://www.uipmworld.org/

2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine: A detailed report on the impact of the invasion on international sports, including the UIPM's response. https://www.bbc.com/sport/61047642

Continental Associations of UIPM: Information about the five continental associations affiliated with the UIPM. https://www.uipmworld.org/continental-associations

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Abbreviation
UIPM
Established
1948
Type
Sports Federation
Headquarters
Monaco, Monaco
Region served
Worldwide
President
Dr. Klaus Schormann
Main organ
UIPM Executive Board
Affiliations
International Olympic Committee, Association of Summer Olympic International Federations
Membership
115 national federations
Phone
+377 9777 8555
Fax
+377 9777 8550
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