GUIYANG, Aug. 25 (Xinhua) -- South Korea won the mixed relay gold medal at the 2026 Modern Pentathlon World Championships in Guiyang on Tuesday.
South Korea finished with 1,096 points, beating Belarus by 18 points. Hungary took the bronze medal.
More than 500 athletes from over 50 countries and regions are competing at the championships in the city's Huaxi District.
The championships are the premier annual competition organized by the UIPM, the sport's international governing body.
"We achieved a pretty good result today, and we are very happy. We had a great experience in fencing, swimming and the laser run. Today's competition was a classic battle, and I will make full preparations for the individual competition ahead," South Korean athlete Seo Changwan said after the event.
Belarusian silver medalist Yauheni Arol said the strength of the opposition had forced him to adjust during the fencing competition.
"I tried my best to finish the competition today. The opponents were extremely strong in fencing, so I adjusted my state in time and kept competing," Arol said. "This time, my newlywed wife and I represented our country together and won medals in different events, leaving us wonderful honeymoon memories. I want to celebrate today and enjoy the moment."
The men's preliminary round will be held on Wednesday. ■
