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Fourth Edition Modern Pentathlon – Champion of Champions Competition in Qatar

Doha, QATAR: Qatar will once be the venue the fourth edition of the Modern Pentathlon – Champion of Champions competition in Qatar. The two-day competition will feature 34 athletes from 16 countries competing in five Olympic disciplines - Swimming, Fencing, Riding, Running & Shooting.

The event, which is organized by the Qatar Equestrian & Modern Pentathlon Federation, will be held AL SHAQAB’s state-of-the art facilities and Qatar Foundation’s Recreation Centre.
Event Director, Mr. Ali Al Rumahisaid that: “We are excited for this fantastic opportunity to host this event in Qatar again, allowing us to build on previous editions of the Modern Pentathlon Champion of Champions competition. Working closely with the International Federation of Modern Pentathlon, we hope to showcase this sport in Qatar and across the whole of the Middle East, supporting Qatar National Vision 2030 to develop Qatar into an international sporting hub”

“In addition to being an international world class sports event, our hosting of the COC competition, provides the opportunity for the community to discover and understand the sport, especially those who are not familiar with it."

Promotional plans are being put together to encourage the younger generation to attend such a competition, to generate an interest in sports among the young and develop a healthy lifestyle.

“Through organizing such international competitions, we hope to inspire the community and realize more participation from local residents in Qatar."

Present for the Modern Pentathlon – Champion of Champions competition in Doha, President of UIPM, Dr Klaus Schormann, said: 

One year ago during the 2016 UIPM Champion of Champions, we witnessed a very special moment of sportsmanship and also this year I welcome you all to celebrate together wonderful moments through Modern Pentathlon in the spirit of friendship and peace.

For the first time we saw an athlete from Qatar participate at this high level and when he completed his final lap of the Laser-Run, all the other athletes gathered at the finish line to applaud him.
 

This was a true expression of the values of Olympic sport, as established by the founder of the Modern Olympic Games and Modern Pentathlon, Baron Pierre de Coubertin. These values remain central to our sporting movement today.

The magical city of Doha is staging this competition for the fourth time and we know that this is always a highlight of the season for our athletes, coaches and fans watching all around the world.
 

We know that we can expect a high-class Modern Pentathlon event amid the high-quality facilities in the Qatar Foundation Recreation Centre and Al Shaqab Arena.

Doha is a special pillar of our movement and I thank our hosts, the Qatar Equestrian & Modern Pentathlon Federation and  all the volunteers who will make the 2017 Champion of Champions such a special occasion.”
 

Competition Details 21nd-22rd Oct :

The women's individual event takes place on Saturday, October 21st while the men's individual event will take place on October 22nd

AL SHAQAB – A World Class Facility
 

Since its establishment in 1992, AL SHAQAB’s vision was to build on Qatar’s Arabian horse heritage and be a leading global center for equine professionals while providing an engaging experience for the community. Global leadership has not only meant preserving, improving and promoting the Arabian horse breed, but also encouraging the community in this unique, traditional cultural sport. 

In 2004, AL SHAQAB became a member of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development to continue its mission to promote the breeding and showing of Arabian horses, and to provide educational and competitive opportunities in the equestrian arts.

Today, AL SHAQAB’s impressive facilities, which are distinctively designed in the shape of a horseshoe, cover 980,000 square metres. With a state-of-the-art Main Arena comprising both an indoor and outdoor venue capable of holding over 5000 spectators, AL SHAQAB is part of Qatar’s growing reputation on the world stage that showcases its ability to host major international sports event at the highest level.

Champion Of Champion
 

Modern pentathlon was invented by Baron Pierre de Coubertin, the founder of the modern Olympic Games, and was originally designed as a soldiers’ event. The format has changed over time. It used to be held over several days, but it was compressed into a single day at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, bringing it close to de Coubertin’s vision, and this format has been used ever since.
 

About Qatar Foundation
 

Qatar Foundation for Education, Science, and Community Development is a private, non-profit organisation that is supporting Qatar on its journey from carbon economy to knowledge economy by unlocking human potential, providing home-grown solutions for the benefit of not only Qatar, but the world. Founded in 1995 by His Highness Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani, Amir of Qatar, Qatar Foundation is chaired by Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser.

Qatar Foundation carries out its mission through three strategic pillars: education, science and research, and community development. The Foundation’s education pillar brings world-class universities to Qatar to help create an education sector in which young people can develop the attitudes and skills required for a knowledge economy. Meanwhile, its science and research pillar builds Qatar's innovation and technology capacity by developing and commercialising solutions through key sciences. Finally, its community development pillar helps foster a progressive society while also enhancing cultural life, protecting Qatar’s heritage and addressing immediate social needs in the communit