Bosses of the modern pentathlon have proposed a radical change to the event in order to maintain its Olympic Games status and to attract a new fan base.
The horse riding element would be removed and replaced by an obstacle event, as proposed by the International Modern Pentathlon Union. The change comes after modern pentathlon was left out of initial programme for Los Angeles 2028. There is a "pathway" for the sport's inclusion pending a revised competition agreed by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
The event currently consisting of fencing, freestyle swimming, a combined event of pistol shooting and cross country running, and show jumping.
