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The '''Modern Pentathlon Federation of India (MPFI)''' is the national [[sport governing body|governing body]] for the [[Olympic sports|Olympic sport]] of [[modern pentathlon]] in India. | The '''Modern Pentathlon Federation of India (MPFI)''' is the national [[sport governing body|governing body]] for the [[Olympic sports|Olympic sport]] of [[modern pentathlon]] in India. | ||
The MPFI was founded in 2009 by former [[Kabaddi]] player Namdev Shirgaonkar.<ref>{{cite news |title=India likely to make modern pentathlon debut at Incheon |url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-sports/india-likely-to-make-modern-pentathlon-debut-at-incheon/article5738481.ece |website=The Hindu |accessdate=22 July 2018 |language=en-IN |date=1 March 2014}}</ref> The MPFI was recognized by the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) in 2012.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://pentathlonindia.com/history.html |website=MPFI |accessdate=22 July 2018}}</ref> The MPFI is affiliated to the Asian Modern Pentathlon Confederation (APMC) of the [[Union Internationale de Pentathlon Moderne]] (UIPM).<ref>{{cite web |title=Modern Pentathlon Federation of India |url=https://www.uipmworld.org/member-federation/modern-pentathlon-federation-india |website=Union Internationale de Pentathlon Moderne (UIPM) |accessdate=22 July 2018 |language=en |date=26 July 2016}}</ref> | The MPFI was founded in 2009 by former [[Kabaddi]] player Namdev Shirgaonkar.<ref>{{cite news |title=India likely to make modern pentathlon debut at Incheon |url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-sports/india-likely-to-make-modern-pentathlon-debut-at-incheon/article5738481.ece |website=The Hindu |accessdate=22 July 2018 |language=en-IN |date=1 March 2014}}</ref> The MPFI was recognized by the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) in 2012.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://pentathlonindia.com/history.html |website=MPFI |accessdate=22 July 2018 |title=Archived copy |archive-date=22 July 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180722095819/http://pentathlonindia.com/history.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> The MPFI is affiliated to the Asian Modern Pentathlon Confederation (APMC) of the [[Union Internationale de Pentathlon Moderne]] (UIPM).<ref>{{cite web |title=Modern Pentathlon Federation of India |url=https://www.uipmworld.org/member-federation/modern-pentathlon-federation-india |website=Union Internationale de Pentathlon Moderne (UIPM) |accessdate=22 July 2018 |language=en |date=26 July 2016}}</ref> | ||
The MPFI signed an MoU with the Egyptian Modern Pentathlon Federation (EMPF) on 27 September 2016 at [[Karnal]], Haryana. The MoU facilitates sharing and developing technical and IT support facilities between the two bodies, and also created an exchange programme for athletes and coaches of the two countries.<ref>{{cite web |title=Modern Pentathalon [sic] Federation of India SIGNING OF MOU WITH EGYPT|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/Modern-Pentathalon-Federation-of-IndiaSIGNING-OF-MOU-WITH-EGYPT/articleshow/54602352.cms |website=The Times of India |accessdate=22 July 2018}}</ref> | The MPFI signed an MoU with the Egyptian Modern Pentathlon Federation (EMPF) on 27 September 2016 at [[Karnal]], Haryana. The MoU facilitates sharing and developing technical and IT support facilities between the two bodies, and also created an exchange programme for athletes and coaches of the two countries.<ref>{{cite web |title=Modern Pentathalon [sic] Federation of India SIGNING OF MOU WITH EGYPT|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/Modern-Pentathalon-Federation-of-IndiaSIGNING-OF-MOU-WITH-EGYPT/articleshow/54602352.cms |website=The Times of India |accessdate=22 July 2018}}</ref> | ||
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| Sport | Modern pentathlon |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | National |
| Membership | 12 associations[1] |
| Abbreviation | MPFI |
| Founded | 2009 |
| Affiliation | Union Internationale de Pentathlon Moderne |
| Regional affiliation | Asian Modern Pentathlon Confederation |
| Headquarters | A/61, Sector No-3, Airoli, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra |
| President | Sunil Purnapatre |
| Secretary | Namdev Shirgaonkar[2] |
| Official website | |
| pentathlonindia | |
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The Modern Pentathlon Federation of India (MPFI) is the national governing body for the Olympic sport of modern pentathlon in India.
The MPFI was founded in 2009 by former Kabaddi player Namdev Shirgaonkar.[3] The MPFI was recognized by the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) in 2012.[4] The MPFI is affiliated to the Asian Modern Pentathlon Confederation (APMC) of the Union Internationale de Pentathlon Moderne (UIPM).[5]
The MPFI signed an MoU with the Egyptian Modern Pentathlon Federation (EMPF) on 27 September 2016 at Karnal, Haryana. The MoU facilitates sharing and developing technical and IT support facilities between the two bodies, and also created an exchange programme for athletes and coaches of the two countries.[6]
MPFI General Secretary Shirgaonkar was elected as the General Secretary of the APMC in the federation's elections in Kyrgyzstan on 19 October 2016. Shirgaonkar defeated South Korean Sankeong Yeo ending South Korea's control over the secretary position after 25 years.[7]
Championships[edit | edit source]
The MPFI held the 4th Modern Pentathlon National Championship in Goa in September 2013.[8][9] The 8th Modern Pentathlon National Championship was held in Pune in August 2017.[10]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Member Associations". MPFI. Retrieved 22 July 2018.
- ↑ "MPFI Team". MPFI. Retrieved 22 July 2018.
- ↑ "India likely to make modern pentathlon debut at Incheon". The Hindu. 1 March 2014. Retrieved 22 July 2018.
- ↑ "Archived copy". MPFI. Archived from the original on 22 July 2018. Retrieved 22 July 2018.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ↑ "Modern Pentathlon Federation of India". Union Internationale de Pentathlon Moderne (UIPM). 26 July 2016. Retrieved 22 July 2018.
- ↑ "Modern Pentathalon [sic] Federation of India SIGNING OF MOU WITH EGYPT". The Times of India. Retrieved 22 July 2018.
- ↑ "Shirgaonkar elected secretary of Asian Pentathlon federation". India Today. Retrieved 22 July 2018.
- ↑ "Goa welcomes Modern Pentathlon Federation of India - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 22 July 2018.
- ↑ "National pentathlon championship starts in Goa". dna. 6 September 2013. Retrieved 22 July 2018.
- ↑ "Modern Pentathlon Natls from Friday". www.sakaltimes.com. Retrieved 22 July 2018.