The governing body for the modern pentathlon have been accused of ignoring their own rules, after approving the introduction of an obstacle race into the event. The sport came into dispute at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, following controversy surrounding the horse riding event.
As a result, German competitor Annika Schleu was unable to keep control of her horse during their performance, leaving the Olympian in tears in the Tokyo arena. Schleu's coach then took frustrations out on the horse, after appearing to punch the animal.
Following the drama, the event has since been dropped by the sport's governing body - the UIPM - which will come into effect after the 2024 Paris Olympics.
