2011 World Cup #2 - Cairo EGY

World Cup #2 in Cairo, Egypt has been cancelled by the Egyptian Modern Pentathlon Federation due to safety concerns and will not be replaced.

UIPM agrees with this decision for the wellbeing for its Athletes, Officials and Coaches as due to the political unrest in the country this could not be guaranteed.

The 2011 African Championships to be held in Cairo, Egypt on 12-13 March 2011 has also been cancelled by the Egyptian Modern Pentathlon Federation for the same reasons. UIPM is now calling on other African Nations to come forward to organise this important Championship which is an Olympic Qualifier. If you are interested, please contact UIPM Headquarters.

We wish our friends in Egypt all the best in this difficult time.

UIPM is fully aware of the political unrest in Cairo, Egypt and is monitoring this situation very closely.  UIPM’s primary concern is for the safety and well being of it’s athletes and officials, so we are taking this issue very seriously. The decision on the cancellation of World Cup #2 (24-27 March 2011) be made on Monday 7 February 2011.