FISU World University Championship Modern Pentathlon

President’s Welcome Message

Dear student-athletes, dear friends,

I am delighted to welcome you to Madrid, for the 2026 FISU World University Championship Modern Pentathlon.

I would like to address you first, dear student-athletes, who are and who always be the beating heart of FISU. 

Competing at the World University Championships is a career highlight for many of you. For others, it is a step up to the next level of performance. What you all have in common is your love of sport, your commitment, your fair play and your respect. You come together as rivals, from different places and different backgrounds, but you will almost certainly leave as friends.

Despite the challenging times we are all facing, you remind us of the special power of young people to reassure us that a better world is possible. You remind us of the need to prioritise sport, sustainability, inclusivity and healthy social exchange. FISU firmly believes that university athletes are the role models and future leaders the world needs.

Over the following 4 days, you will compete alongside some of the best student-athletes on the planet. The FISU World University Championships demand skill, athleticism, and single-minded determination to do your best. But beyond the competition, FISU urges you to have fun. May you return home with memories that will last a lifetime!

None of FISU’s events would be possible without the generosity of our hosts. I want to extend our sincere gratitude to the National University Sports Federation of Spain, the organisers for their dedication and the volunteers for their passion.

FISU is also grateful for the ongoing support of the International Sports Federations. Together, we aim to provide the highest level of technical excellence on and off the field of play.

I am confident that the 2026 FISU World University Championship Modern Pentathlon in Madrid will give you every opportunity to shine, to interact and to grow as people.

I wish you the best of luck!

Leonz Eder
FISU President

OC’s Welcome Message

Dear participants, colleagues and friends,

Following these inspiring words, allow me to add a perspective rooted in the long-standing tradition and values of modern pentathlon. Modern pentathlon has always been more than a sport. It is a discipline that rewards adaptability, strategic thinking and character—qualities that resonate deeply with the university spirit.

Madrid, a city shaped by history and open to the world, provides an ideal setting for this championship, where heritage and innovation move forward together with quiet confidence. For the Spanish Modern Pentathlon Federation, hosting this event is both a responsibility and a privilege. It reflects our firm commitment to supporting student-athletes, strengthening international cooperation and contributing to the continued evolution of our sport, while remaining faithful to the principles that have guided it for generations.

Behind every competition stands a collective effort: institutions, technical officials, volunteers and partners working with professionalism and discretion to ensure that everything functions as it should—because excellence, as tradition teaches us, is built on doing the basics exceptionally well. I trust that these days of competition will challenge you, inspire you and reinforce the bonds that unite the international pentathlon community.

May you leave Madrid not only with sporting results, but with a deeper sense of belonging to a sport with a proud past and a promising future.

With my very best wishes,

Carlos Jiménez del Castillo
FEPM President