First, the 2025 World Cup Series Final
On Friday, July 4, the final competitions of the Modern Pentathlon World Cup in the 2025 series began, which Egypt is hosting at the stadiums of the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport in Alexandria during the period from July 4 to 6, 2025
With the participation of 340 male and female players from 36 countries: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, China, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, France, Gambia, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Korea, Kuwait, Lithuania, Mali, Mexico, Poland, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, America, Portugal, Croatia, in addition to two countries of neutral players, and Egypt, the host country. The list of prominent participants includes the 2024 Paris Olympics champion, Michelle Goleas from Hungary Olympic bronze medalists Song Min-sung from South Korea and Giorgio Malan from Italy, and the three athletes who won gold medals will also participate in the men's competitions, and the tournament will be held under the patronage of Dr. Ashraf Sobhi, Minister of Youth and Sports, and in the presence of the President of the International Modern Pentathlon Federation, ” Rob Estol “, Captain Ismail Moussa, President of the North African Modern Pentathlon Federation, and Engineer Sherif El-Erian, President of the Egyptian Modern Pentathlon Federation Dr. Muhammad Mahmoud Abu Al-Azm, Vice President of the Arab Academy for Science and Technology for Student Affairs, and a large number of sports public figures
The final of the 2025 World Cup series in Alexandria is the first World Cup final in history to be held in the new game of obstacles, which replaced equestrianism in the modern pentathlon competitions after the end of the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Egypt was the first country to host the first official tournament to include the game of obstacles at the adult level, when it hosted the first round of the World Cup series at the American University in Cairo stadiums last February.
The final of the Modern Pentathlon World Cup series will be held with the participation of the best 36 players, and the best 36 players in this year's World Cup series, as three rounds were held before reaching the final, the first in Cairo, the second in Hungary and the third in Bulgaria.
Egypt had the lion's share of winning 6 medals in the three rounds held in the series, as follows:
On the Cairo tour: women's gold (Farida Khalil), and men's bronze (Muhannad Shaaban).
On the Hungary tour: men's gold (Moataz Wael), women's silver (Farida Khalil).
On the Bulgaria tour: women's gold and bronze (Farida Khalil and Malak Ismail, respectively).
Egypt is participating in the women's competition with three players: Malak Ismail, Zeina Amer, and Farida Khalil, while Muhannad Shaaban, Moataz Wael, and Mohamed Hassan are participating in the men's competition.
Official Press Conference - 2025 Modern Pentathlon World Cup Final of the International Modern Pentathlon Federation
In the presence of international and local sports leaders
Details of the World Cup Series Final and the Modern Pentathlon World Sequels Championship have been revealed in Alexandria
On Saturday, July 5, 2025, a press conference was held to reveal the details of the final of the World Cup series and the World Modern Pentathlon Sequences Championship, which Egypt is hosting at the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport stadiums in Alexandria during the period from July 4 to 14, 2025. The conference witnessed the presence of Rob Stoll, President of the International Modern Pentathlon Federation, and Engineer Sherif El-Erian, President of the Egyptian Modern Pentathlon Federation and Vice President of the International Federation of the Game Ismail Moussa, President of the North African Modern Pentathlon Federation, and Dr. Mohamed Mahmoud Abu Al-Azm, Dean of Student Affairs at the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Transport, on behalf of Dr. Ismail Abdel Ghaffar, President of the Academy
Robert Stoll, President of the International Modern Pentathlon Federation, expressed his "pride and gratitude" for Egypt hosting the Modern Pentathlon World Cup and the World Relay Championship, in a global sporting event held at the headquarters of the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport in Abu Qir. Stoll said that he is "happy that Egypt is hosting the Modern Pentathlon World Championship, and I thank the President of the Egyptian Modern Pentathlon Federation, Eng. Sherif El-Erian, and the President of the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport." Professor Dr. Ismail Abdel Ghaffar, for their efforts. We started this tournament from scratch." Stoll pointed out that this edition is historic as it is the first World Cup to be held with the new game of obstacles instead of equestrianism.
In his speech, Engineer Sherif El-Erian, President of the Egyptian Modern Pentathlon Federation, stressed Egypt's readiness to host this major event, praising the role of the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport in organizing such sporting events.
Al-Aryan added that Egypt's hosting of these two tournaments is a confirmation of its increasing organizational capacity and readiness to host major international sporting events.
For his part, Dr. Muhammad Abu Al-Azm, Dean of Student Affairs at the Academy's main headquarters, welcomed the attendees, and at the beginning of his speech he conveyed the greetings of the Academy's President, Professor Dr. Ismail Abdel Ghaffar, to all attendees.
Dr. Abu Al-Azm stressed that "the academy has become one of the prominent sports houses", and extended "all thanks and appreciation to the Egyptian state" for its support, and also appreciated the efforts of Dr. Ashraf Sobhi, Minister of Youth and Sports, and Engineer Sherif El-Erian.
Abu Al-Azm added that the academy received the "Best Organization of the Championship" award from the International Modern Pentathlon Federation, and that it is "the first place to host world championships in the new form" thanks to the attention that Dr. Ismail Abdel Ghaffar pays to athletes and sports.
He concluded his speech by reviewing the academy's results and its advanced positions in international rankings, expressing his pride in the athletes.
On this occasion, Dr. Ismail Abdel Ghaffar, President of the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport, stressed that the Academy “has become an oasis for athletes and a model to be emulated for universities that have a sports and educational structure at the highest level”.
He pointed out that this is the fifth time in a row that the Academy has hosted the World Modern Pentathlon Championship, which reflects the confidence of international institutions in the Academy's capabilities.
Abdel Ghaffar praised the efforts of Engineer Sherif El-Erian, President of the Egyptian Modern Pentathlon Federation, his role in advancing Egyptian sports, and the Federation's cooperation with the Academy to host major tournaments in Egypt.
The beginning of the global challenge for our heroes from the land of Alexandria
The 2025 World Senior Modern Pentathlon Championship kicks off at the Arab Academy
1- The start of the women's competitions in the final of the 2025 Modern Pentathlon World Cup series
Farida Khalil Abu Hashem achieves first place - gold medal in the Modern Pentathlon World Cup – Women, in a historic achievement written in gold letters for Egyptian sports. Korean Seungmin Seung came in second place –silver medal, and Hungarian Blanca Josie came in third place – bronze medal
2- The men's competitions begin in the final of the 2025 Modern Pentathlon World Cup series
Moataz Wael achieves first place - gold medal in the final of the Modern Pentathlon World Cup held in Alexandria – adult category. Czech Matej Luka came in second place –silver medal, then Frenchman Ego Floro came in third place – bronze medal.
Second: World Under-19 Modern Pentathlon Sequels Championship 2025
The U-19 Modern Pentathlon World Championship kicked off at the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport in Alexandria, from July 7 to 14, 2025
1- Farida Khalil and Malak Ismail win the gold medal in the women's relay at the World Modern Pentathlon Relay Championship, outperforming the champions of Hungary, South Korea and Poland
2- Our champions, brothers Moataz Wael and Omar Wael, win bronze in the men's relay at the 2025 World Modern Pentathlon Relay Championship
Third: The start of the junior men's and women's relay competitions at the U-21 Modern Pentathlon World Relay Championship
1- Zeina Amer and Jana Attia win the gold medal in the U-21 girls' relay at the World Modern Pentathlon Relay Championship
2- The Egyptian duo Mazen Shaaban and Mustafa Abu Amer win the silver medal in the World Modern Pentathlon Championship for juniors under 21 years of age in the World Modern Pentathlon Championship
Fourth: World Mixed Sequels Championship for Modern Pentathlon for Adults 2025
1- The Egyptian and world champions (Muhannad Shaaban) and (Farida Khalil) were crowned with gold in the World Senior Mixed Relay Championship 2025, held in Egypt in Alexandria Governorate inside the headquarters of the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport in Abu Qir.
2- Malak Ismail and Mohamed Hassan were crowned with gold in the mixed relay for juniors under 21 years of age at the World Modern Pentathlon Relay Championship
Fifth: The start of the under-17 and under-19 mixed competitions at the World Modern Pentathlon Sequences Championship
1- Jannah Al-Jundi and Saif Suleiman win gold in the "Under-19 Mixed Championship" at the World Modern Pentathlon Sequels Championship
2- The Egyptian duo Alia Mahmoud and Sarah Obaid win the gold medal in the World Modern Pentathlon Relay Championship – under 19 years old
3- Shahd Adel and Moamen Kamal win the silver medal in the U-17 mixed team at the World Modern Pentathlon Sequels Championship
4- Mohamed Hassan and Osama Medhat win gold in the World Modern Pentathlon Sequences Championship in Alexandria under 19 years old
The 2025 UIPM Pentathlon World Cup Final ceremony, held at the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport, Main campus
On Sunday, July 6, 2025, Alexandria Governorate witnessed the closing ceremony of the 2025 Modern Pentathlon World Cup finals, held inside the main headquarters of the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport in Alexandria, where the ceremony was attended by a number of important symbols and figures, most notably the following:
Mr. Rob Stoll, President of the International Modern Pentathlon Federation.
Mr. Klaus Schurman, Honorary President of the International Federation.
Engineer Sherif El-Erian, Vice President of the International Federation and President of the Egyptian Federation.
Professor Dr. Muhammad Abu Al-Azm, Dean of Student Affairs, on behalf of His Excellency Professor Dr. Ismail Abdel Ghaffar Ismail Farag, President of the Academy.
Mr. Vyacheslav Malyshev, Vice President of the International Federation.
Mr. Andrea del Amore, Member of the Board of Directors of the International Federation.
Mr. Sylvester Zari, President of the African Modern Pentathlon Federation.
Captain Ismail Moussa, President of the North African Modern Pentathlon Federation.
Dr. Shadi Abdel Aziz, Treasurer of the Egyptian and Arab Federation, and Member of the Tools Committee of the International Federation.
Dr. Ahmed Khalaf, Director of Sports Departments at the Academy's branches.
Professor Dr. Ahmed Khalifa, Assistant Dean of Student Affairs at the Academy's branch in Alexandria.
On the sidelines of the ceremony, a number of important figures and heads of committees in the tournament were honored, and the Academy's shield was presented to them by Professor Dr. Muhammad Abu Al-Azm, Dean of Student Affairs, on behalf of His Excellency Professor Dr. Ismail Abdel Ghaffar Ismail Farag, President of the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport, and Dr. Ahmed Khalaf, Director of Sports Departments at the Academy.
Captain Ismail Moussa, President of the North African Modern Pentathlon Federation, congratulated President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and Dr. Ashraf Sobhi, Minister of Youth and Sports, for their support of sports, athletes and the modern pentathlon game. He congratulated the Egyptian Modern Pentathlon Federation, headed by Captain Sherif El-Erian, and the players for winning first place in the tournament. He also congratulated the Egyptian and world champion in modern pentathlon, Farida Khalil Abu Hashem, and her family Stressing its support and the support of the North African Modern Pentathlon Federation for Egyptian sports champions in their participation in international championship competitions.
In a gesture of loyalty, the organizing committee and those in charge of managing the tournament celebrated the birthday of Captain Ismail Moussa, President of the North African Modern Pentathlon Federation, on the sidelines of the celebration of the tournament final, amid great happiness and overwhelming joy among the organizers, players, and attendees from sports public figures
Sixth: African Modern Pentathlon Championship – Alexandria 2025
Launched on Sunday, July 13, 2025. North African Modern Pentathlon Federation Championship competitions, at the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport in Alexandria, with the participation of a number of Arab and African countries, to compete to win the African Modern Pentathlon Championship, under the patronage of Dr. Ashraf Sobhi, Minister of Youth and Sports, and in the presence of Captain Ismail Moussa, President of the North African Modern Pentathlon Federation, and Mr. Sylvester, President of the African Modern Pentathlon Federation Engineer Sherif El-Erian, President of the Egyptian Modern Pentathlon Federation, and many public sports figures and correspondents of Egyptian newspapers, websites, satellite channels, and television.
Captain Ismail Moussa, President of the North African Modern Pentathlon Federation, praised the excellent organization of the tournament on the grounds of the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport in Alexandria, congratulating the Egyptian champions of modern pentathlon players on the great achievement and their achievement of first places and gold, silver and bronze medals in the tournament, and the achievement of many championships at the world level
Egypt dominates the African Modern Pentathlon Championship with 24 medals
He imposed his complete control over the modern pentathlon competitions, after the men's and women's teams won 24 various medals in the 2025 African Championship, hosted by the city of Alexandria at the stadiums of the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport. The Egyptian harvest came with 8 gold, 8 silver and 8 bronze, in an achievement that confirms the depth of the Egyptian talent base, despite the participation of the second team (B) due to the participation of the first team in the World Championship for Sequences.
In the adult category, Egyptian dominance was absolute in the men's competition, as Amer Idris won the gold medal with 1462 points, followed by Mustafa Amer as runner-up with 1451 points, while Youssef Amir won the bronze medal with 1420 points, while Mark Awad came sixth.
On the women's side, Sama Qandil shined and snatched gold with 1,340 points, ahead of her colleagues Judy Muhammad, who won silver (1,270 points), and Rodina Zahran, who won bronze (1,225 points), completing the women's coronation hat-trick.
In the under-21 competitions, men and women continued to shine, as Mustafa Mohamed won gold with 1,500 points, followed by Ziad Hatta and Ayman Abu Al-Futouh to complete the triple coronation again.
For women, Judy Zaher was on time to achieve gold with 1,322 points, followed by Retaj Ramadan in silver, and Kholoud El-Ghaity in bronze, in a repeated version of the integrated Egyptian coronation scene.
In the under-19 category, Hamed El-Sherbiny won gold with 1,506 points, while Adam Fouad won silver, and Sani Radwan ranked third.
Among the juniors, Judy Saeed shined and won gold, while Heba Issa came second, and Loujain Muhammad third, with a remarkable presence of Zeina Sobeih in fifth place.
In the under-17 category, the Pharaohs continued to shine, with Mustafa Refaat winning the gold, followed by Mohamed Abu Daqiqa and Mohamed Mohamed in second and third places, with Ziad Hatta and Hamed Al-Namki in fourth and fifth places.
In the female category, Nour Ramadan was on a date with brilliance, as she won gold with 1,367 points, followed by Ghazal Mahmoud and Judy Ramadan, while Maryam Abdel Nasser came fourth.
With this achievement, Egypt consolidates its position as the first power on the African scene in the modern pentathlon, and continues to prepare the champions to compete in the qualifiers for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Egypt's results in the African Modern Pentathlon Championship – Alexandria 2025
- Men's category – individual:
- Amer Idris – 1462 points
- Mustafa Amer – 1452 points
- Youssef Amer – 1451 points
- Women's category – singles:
- Sama Qandil – 1340 points
- Judy Mohammed – 1272 points
- Rodina Zahran – 1235 points
- Youth category under 20 years – girls:
- Judy Zaher – 1322 points
- Retaj Ramadan – 1298 points
- Kholoud Al-Ghitani – 1206 points
Complete Egyptian control over the podiums in all categories, in a tournament that witnessed distinguished participation from the countries of the continent
