More than 500 athletes from over 50 countries and regions are competing at the championships in the city's Huaxi District.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The championships are the premier annual competition organised by the UIPM, the sport's international governing body.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"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.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Belarusian silver medallist Yauheni Arol said the strength of the opposition had forced him to adjust during the fencing competition.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"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 with wonderful honeymoon memories. I want to celebrate today and enjoy the moment.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The men's preliminary round will be held on Wednesday. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
Belarus and Britain won the women's and men's relay titles, respectively, as the 2026 Modern Pentathlon World Championships opened Monday in Guiyang, southwest China's Guizhou Province.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
More than 500 athletes from over 50 countries and regions are competing at the championships in the city's Huaxi District.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Belarus won the women's relay with 1,351 points, ahead of Russia with 1,325, while Egypt took bronze.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In the men's relay, Britain won with 1,513 points, 19 points ahead of Russia, with Germany taking bronze.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Belarus won the women's relay with 1,351 points, ahead of Russia with 1,325, while Egypt took bronze.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Earlier, UIPM President Rob Stull welcomed the athletes to Guiyang. Competition continues on Tuesday with the mixed relay. <\/p>\r\n\r\n