An Olympic modern pentathlon champion has backed the decision to replace equestrianism with an alternative following the Tokyo 2020 controversy that caused the event to be dropped.
Horse riding was voted out by the International Modern Pentathlon Union (UIPM), the governing body of the modern pentathlon, last November after a horse was punched by a coach at last year's games.
In distressing scenes, German athlete Annika Schleu saw her horse punched by coach Kim Raisner after refusing a jump while performing. Raisner was sent home after the incident and an emotional Schleu broke down in tears after a disappointing showing.
