Modern Pentathlon Incident Analysis

The transcript describes an incident during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games where a coach was disqualified for punching a horse. The UIPM, which oversees pentathlons, stated that the coach's actions violated competition rules. The incident occurred during the women's modern pentathlon show jumping event, where athletes are randomly assigned horses. Annika Schlue, a leading competitor, was assigned a difficult horse named Saint Boy, which led to the incident. Germany's Olympic team chief supported the disqualification but called for a review to ensure animal safety and fairness in future events.

What was the rider's emotional state at the beginning of the incident?

• Nervous

• Confident

• Angry

• Excited

What action led to the coach's disqualification?

• Cheating in the event

• Interfering with another team

• Yelling at the rider

• Punching the horse

Which organization oversees the modern pentathlon?

• IOC

• FIFA

• UIPM

• IAAF

How are horses assigned to athletes in the modern pentathlon?

• Athletes bring their own horses

• Horses are assigned based on ranking

• Horses are assigned randomly

• Athletes choose their horses

How much time do athletes have to warm up with their assigned horse?

• 30 minutes

• 10 minutes

• 15 minutes

• 20 minutes

What was the name of the horse involved in the incident?

• Thunderbolt

• Lucky Charm

• Saint Boy

• Mighty Steed

What did Germany's Olympic team chief suggest for the future?

• Changing the event format

• Increasing the warm-up time

• Reviewing rules to protect animal safety and fairness

• Banning the coach permanently