and the enduring charm of the world’s most versatile athletes will be on show as the UIPM Masters World Championships returns this weekend With three days of action ending a six-year hiatus for the global gathering 100 athletes from 21 countries will compete in Modern Pentathlon and Tetrathlon formats in Hungary Their experience spans all age brackets from 30+ to 70+ with one very special ‘Grand Master’ taking part – 80-year-old Roger Menck of Germany a Masters Conference will take place in Gyomro (HUN) with members of the UIPM Masters Working Group presenting reports and elections for the Masters Committee taking place with eight candidates (five women and three men) in the running for five places Andra Novicka of Latvia is a three-time age-group world champion in both Laser Run and Triathle who last year won the European Masters title at 40+ five years after becoming Masters world champion at 30+ Michelle Kelly of United States is likely to provide stiff competition to Novicka (LAT) with a history of elite accolades including bronze medals at the 2005 Pan American Championships and 2007 Pan American Games In Masters she won the 40+ age group in 2018 and remains in that age group Denise Silk of Great Britain was world champion 50+ in 2018 and is a multiple winner and medallist in the UIPM Biathle-Triathle and Laser Run World Championships Greece is represented by a brother and sister who have Hungarian roots Peter Partics (world champion 30+ in 2018) and Katalin Partics Jean-Christophe Perrier of France aims to add the world title to the European Masters gold he won last year now competes at 70+ having finished 2nd in 2018 at 60+ Barbara Oettinger of Germany was a 50+ winner in 2018 and as a winner and medallist from the UIPM Biathle-Triathle World Championships she will be strongly fancied to take away the 60+ world title for Masters Tetrathlon Janos Pethes of Hungary goes in Tetrathlon having become Pentathlon world champion at 60+ in 2018 similar to Francisco Carnero Alonso of Spain who won the 50+ title six years ago Emanuele Gambini of Italy undertakes his first Masters World Championships at 50+ Tetrathlon having been winner of a Laser Run world title in 2019 and Biathle world title in 2021 UIPM President Dr Klaus Schormann said: “I warmly welcome athletes guests and officials to the revival of one of the most beloved competitions in the global Modern Pentathlon calendar “The UIPM Masters World Championships has been through a temporary hiatus but I am thrilled it has now retained its rightful place as a highlight of the UIPM Sports season “Hungary is a dependable pillar of our movement so it feels highly appropriate that the revival of the Masters World Championships takes place in Gyomro As the world continues to be shaken by regional conflicts we come together as one global community to celebrate sport as a beacon of peace and respect.” Click here to read the UIPM President’s welcome in full Hungarian Modern Pentathlon Association (HMPA) Managing Director Peter Vizkeleti said: “We are thrilled and honoured that the Hungarian Pentathlon Federation has the opportunity to host the Masters World Championships as it makes its exciting return we are especially proud to be part of this revival which promises to be an extraordinary event showcasing the dedication and skill of athletes from all over the world “Hungary will provide the perfect setting for this prestigious competition and we look forward to welcoming the international pentathlon community Our team has worked tirelessly to ensure a memorable experience for everyone involved and we are excited to witness the great sportsmanship and camaraderie that this event will bring.” Live results from the UIPM 2024 Pentathlon and Tetrathlon Masters World Championships will be available here with news and results also published on the UIPM website Follow World Pentathlon on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X or YouTube for additional content One pentathlete who holds a Russian passport has been approved to participate in a neutral capacity in the UIPM 2024 Pentathlon and Tetrathlon Masters World Championships Rather than representing their country of origin the athlete will be designated as an independent neutral athlete (AIN) The members of the Panel researches and discusses the credentials of all individual applications based on eligibility criteria set by UIPM in cooperation with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and in line with the United Nations in terms of the protection of individuals’ rights The successful applicant has received approval of their neutral status and is eligible to compete in Gyomro (HUN) from September 14-16. Any applications for future competitions will be considered in the same way UIPM also reiterates its absolute support for athletes and other members of the Modern Pentathlon community in Ukraine who have suffered so much since the invasion of their country by Russia Subscribe Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker Hungary is regrettably no stranger to poor animal welfare conditions and frequently overcrowded or poorly managed animal husbandry facilities the harrowing story of the Gyömrő “horror dog shelter” has dominated social media and press coverage Nearly 700 dogs and countless cats were reportedly kept in unimaginably dire conditions at the Gyömrő Dog Shelter Footage and photographs released by volunteers late last year revealed that animals were often kept in appalling conditions in the dog shelter most of the dogs were found huddled together in groups Despite numerous accounts of these conditions reports suggest that even volunteer helpers were frequently unwelcome at the dog shelter which remained largely closed to the public apart from occasional weekend visits The former manager of the dog shelter had contracts with nearly 30 municipalities and received significant subsidies but the facility he operated fell far short of acceptable standards NGOs and animal welfare organisations have united to help save the animals still trapped The shelter is set to close on 31 January – just eight days from now – and will be demolished the fate of 68 dogs and around 50 cats remains uncertain This dog shelter scandal has served as a wake-up call for many exposing the lack of meaningful government intervention Official animal protection in Hungary remains largely a theoretical concept the situation at Gyömrő is not an isolated case; the country is rife with breeding farms and poorly managed shelters while the so-called “pound business” continues unchecked with authorities largely turning a blind eye Even those previously indifferent to the issue were shocked by the distressing revelations surrounding the dog shelter the Government hastily announced a 250 million forint subsidy purportedly to be distributed among 14 dog shelter facilities in 19 counties this move has raised more questions than it has answered Many are asking why these specific facilities were chosen and why there is still no prioritisation of a centralised shelter for each county or district the 250 million forint allocation appears to be little more than a superficial gesture animal welfare in Hungary has been treated as an afterthought by politicians almost all animal shelters are locked in a daily battle for survival underscores the long road ahead before Hungary establishes a comprehensive and effective animal protection framework Examples from other countries demonstrate that meaningful progress can be achieved when governments and NGOs collaborate transparent and predictable public funding combined with an appropriate legal framework The Gyömrő case has sparked widespread outrage and an overwhelming desire to help Many individuals are asking what they can do to support rescue efforts Build networks: Establish a supportive community to prevent similar tragedies in future Share credible information: Follow NGOs on social media and share their updates to keep others informed .The case of the Gyömrő “Dog Castle” is merely the tip of the iceberg It highlights the cruel treatment of animals that humans have a duty to protect the unprecedented collaboration between NGOs and animal lovers demonstrates that hope remains and meaningful action is possible A society’s humanity is reflected in the way it treats its most vulnerable members – whether they are children Responsible animal care and preventive measures must become a priority if Hungary is to finally put an end to the tragic stories of “horror shelters.” please support the NGOs and foundations involved in these rescues Every small donation can make a big difference Written by: Ildikó Aranka Nemes – Helló Magyar but way too often they are mistreated and poor people take too many pets that they cannot take properly care for anymore It would be great if officials actually did something about this cruel situation (punish these animal abusers for example) but most likely its nowhere near on the top of their priorities donate and support local animal welfare NGOs that actually do something to make the life of these animals better and website in this browser for the next time I comment Y"},"category":false,"taxonomy":{"active":false,"name":"category"}},"markup":{"custom_html":true,"wpp-start":"","wpp-end":"<\/ul>","title-start":"","title-end":"<\/h2>","post-html":"{thumb} {title} {stats}<\/span>{excerpt}<\/p><\/li>"},"theme":{"name":""}} You have successfully joined our subscriber list © 2025 DailyNewsHungary | All rights reserved The police struck the dealers down in different locations conducted ten perquisites and found four marijuana plantations 16,751 grams of harvested marijuana and a small amount of suspected drug The black market value of the seized drugs is approximately 62 million forints (EUR 180,000) Four men and two women were taken into criminal custody the police conducted other successful operations: The war against a natural product never ends Cannabis is a helpful medicinal plant for those in chronic pain Much better than any opiate if the correct strain is consumed Big Pharma loves it when a natural remedy is prohibited so they can sell you their toxic chemical cocktails. they could have just sold it off against the war against homeland crimes like the US actions off criminal properties As femcafe.hu suggests Since this May brought the good weather early here are five suggestions of Hungarian lakes close to the capital to help you cool off This unique beach gives the feeling of being near the sea with its sandy shores while being a mere 40 kilometres away from Budapest the numerous types of water entertainment and the soft sand the marvellous surroundings also make Domony Valley worth a visit This truly sea-like beach is only about 20 minutes away from Budapest sandy shores are excellent destinations for those wanting to relax as well as for extreme sports lovers Palatinus Lake of the Dorog Basin is a little further away It is a great spot to go fishing or even scuba diving you can lay on the sandy beach sunbathing or play beach volleyball Gyömrő Lake is situated in the centre of Gyömrő enjoy Hungarian specialities at the buffets or even try out water sports like wakeboarding or water skiing Rukkel Lake is by now a true waterpark from Paradise Everything can be found here for the perfect weekend getaway from several sports activities through renting kayaks canoes or paddle boats to enjoying Hungarian delicacies like lángos (a sort of deep-fried dough) or crepes Everybody is bound to find the perfect activity for themselves Whichever of these beautiful destinations you choose