27.06.2026
In Budapest, the men's semifinal competitions at the Modern Pentathlon World Cup Final have concluded. Following the results of two groups, the lucky athletes who will compete for medals at the prestigious tournament on June 28 have been determined. From Belarus, Ivan Khamtsau, Vladislav Nesterov, and Vladislav Melkozerov entered the competition. Only one of our athletes managed to advance to the final.
Group A
In fencing, French athlete Léo Boris claimed the top spot with 250 points. He was followed by Germany's Marvin Faly Doge (244 points) and Italy's Giorgio Malan (238 points).
In the obstacle discipline, the best result was posted by Spain's Pau Salomó — 377 points. Czech athlete Matouš Tůma (374) and Guatemala's Juan Ochoa (370) offered strong competition. In swimming, Giorgio Malan and Egypt's Mutaz Mohamed both delivered powerful performances, finishing with identical results of 331 points each. Third place went to Germany's Fernand Mitterrand (329 points).
The final discipline — laser-run — brought victory to Turkey's Kivanç Taşyaran (684 points). Second place went to France's Jean-Baptiste Mourcia (678), followed by Egypt's Mutaz Mohamed in third (674).
In the final standings of Semifinal Group A, Germany's Marvin Faly Doge took first place with 1563 points. Poland's Łukasz Gutkowski finished just one point behind (1561). France's Jean-Baptiste Mourcia rounded out the top three (1560).
Ivan Khamtsau, with a total of 1515 points across all disciplines, finished in 14th place and, unfortunately, did not advance to the final.
Group B
On the fencing piste, South Korea's Lee Chung-hyun shone with 350 points. Following him with 344 points was Vladislav Nesterov! Hungary's Balázs Szép took third place (349 points).
In obstacle racing, the strongest were Egyptians: Mohamed El-Ashkar (385 points) and Mohamed Hassan (379). Third place went to China's Ma Yuang (374). In swimming, Mohamed El-Ashkar once again stood out, posting a time that earned him 336 points. Second was Ecuador's Andrés Torres (335), followed by Czech athlete Matěj Lukeš in third (327).
The final laser-run was won by China's Luo Shuai with 660 points. Second place went to Germany's Moritz Klinkert (656), followed by France's Hugo Fleureau in third (648).
Based on the results of Semifinal Group B, Egypt's Mohamed El-Ashkar sensationally took first place (1559 points). But the main news for Belarus — Vladislav Nesterov, with a result of 1554 points, finished second and secured his spot in the final! Hungary's Balázs Szép also finished with 1554 points and took third place.
Unfortunately, our third compatriot, Vladislav Melkozerov, finished in 13th position (1503 points) and did not advance to the final stage.
Thus, in the World Cup Final, which will take place on June 28, the honor of Belarus will be defended by Vladislav Nesterov among the men, and Violetta Gureeva together with Anastasia Malashenoka among the women.
We congratulate our athletes on their successful advancement to the final and wish them good luck in the decisive competitions!
