The International Modern Pentathlon Union has reportedly ruled that host nations must guarantee equal opportunities to all athletes

Lithuania has been stripped of the right to host stages of the 2027 Modern Pentathlon World Cup over its refusal to admit Russian and Belarusian athletes, local media reported on Monday.

The decision was reportedly made at the International Modern Pentathlon Union (UIPM) executive board meeting earlier this month. Lithuanian Modern Pentathlon Federation President Justinas Kinderis called the move “sad” but unsurprising, as the international body has repeatedly questioned Lithuania’s refusal to admit Russian and Belarusian competitors.

In a letter cited by Delfi, UIPM President Rob Stull said host countries must comply with International Olympic Committee (IOC) recommendations and ensure equal opportunities for athletes seeking to qualify for the 2028 Olympics.

In July, the IOC decided to provisionally lift restrictions on the Russian and Belarusian Olympic committees,…