Pentathlon GB unveils events calendar with focus on inclusion

Pentathlon GB, the national governing body for the Olympic sport of Modern Pentathlon, has launched its 2024 National Events Calendar, including an all-new para programme.

Following the success of the para event at the World Championships held in Bath last month, Pentathlon GB is keen to further develop its para profile and has incorporated a series of para races and training sessions into its event schedule for next year.

Pentathlon GB is also hosting its inaugural Pentathlon Festival next July, in line with its ambition of increasing participation in its range of events, including biathlon, triathlon, tetrathlon, pentathlon and laser run.

In May, Pentathlon GB secured new investment from Sport England, as part of its ambition to level up access to sport and physical activity.

The organisation will receive £357,400 funding over the next two years, joining more than other 120 organisations that have been picked for their ability to improve access to sport and tackle inequalities.

Events include para laser run (shooting and running or pushing), para biathlon (a combination of the run or push and swim) and para-pent triathlon (laser run and swim), with six para classifications including physical impairment athletes (LR1-LR3), wheelchair athletes (LR4), visually impaired athletes (LR5) and intellectual impairment athletes (LR6).

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