Elements of the TV show Ninja Warrior (Sasuke), famous for its challenging tracks, will become part of the Olympic program from 2028.
The International Federation of Modern Pentathlon has reached an agreement with Tokyo Broadcasting System, creators of the original Sasuke Show. The innovation suggests that elements of the Ninja Warrior show will be incorporated into modern pentathlon, replacing the traditional equestrian sport.
A new discipline called steeplechase will be added to the program at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. The remaining types of modern pentathlon competitions – fencing, swimming, running and shooting – will retain their place in the programme, according to reports. diverse.
Two-time Olympic hockey champion and State Duma deputy Vyacheslav Fetisov expressed doubts about the possibility of full admission of athletes from Russia to participate in the 2028 Olympic Games, which will be held in Los Angeles from July 14 to 30.
The National Olympic Committee and the Ukrainian Ministry of Youth and Sports have previously appealed to the International Olympic Committee and the International Federation of Sport Climbing, requesting that Russian athletes be checked for compliance with neutral status standards.