Modern pentathlon to start new era with obstacles

LONDON, April 12 (Xinhua) -- Modern pentathlon will use obstacle to replace horse riding after the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

"We can never stand still. That is why we are launching a new era, merging an urban and TV-friendly sport with the prestige and heritage of the Olympic Games," said Union Internationale de Pentathlon Moderne (UIPM) President Klaus Schormann in an exclusive interview with Xinhua recently.