Members of the national modern pentathlon team prepare for the 2024 Paris Olympics in Guiyang. [Photo/ WeChat account of Shuangshuang Guiyang]

The Guiyang International Equestrian Center in Guiyang, capital of Southwest China's Guizhou province, welcomed the arrival of the national modern pentathlon team on July 2.

近日，贵阳国际马术运动中心举行了一场特别的欢迎仪式，欢迎国家现代五项队马术奥运选手正式进驻。

The team has more than 60 coaches, team leaders and athletes, about 30 of whom arrived in Guiyang on June 30, with the rest arriving soon. They will undergo four weeks of training in Guiyang before heading to Paris for the 2024 Paris Olympics.

据了解，国家现代五项队30余人于6月30日抵达贵阳，由教练、领队和选手共计60余人组成的队伍(其余队员将陆续抵达)，将在贵阳进行为期4周的训练，随后前往巴黎参加奥运会。

After multiple inspections, the team chose Guiyang as its training base. According to team leader Zhao Jianqing, Guiyang's environment and climate align well with the characteristics of a modern pentathlon. Additionally, Guiyang's climate conditions are similar to Paris, which will help athletes adapt to the competition environment in advance.

为备战巴黎奥运会，在经过多次考察后，国家五项队选择贵阳作为训练地。贵阳的环境与气候与现代五项的特点相契合，同时，贵阳的气候条件与巴黎相近，有助于运动员提前适应比赛环境。

The facilities at the Qingzhen Sports Training Base and Guiyang International Equestrian Center are excellent and meet the team's training needs, Zhao said.

国家现代五项队领队赵建清表示，清镇体育训练基地和贵阳国际马术运动中心设施条件都很不错，能满足我们的训练需求。

Next, athletes will undergo targeted training to address weaknesses and enhance their confidence and strength on the field, ensuring they perform at their best and achieve outstanding results at the Olympics.

在接下来的训练中，运动员们将进行针对性训练，补齐短板，提升队员赛场自信与实力，确保队员在巴黎奥运会上发挥出最佳水平、取得优异成绩。

"We maintain high standards in managing stable facilities and the environment, providing round-the-clock services for athletes and their entourages. We will take care of the athletes' horses, and meet the athletes' needs to make them feel at home," said Liu Hui, director of operations at the Guiyang International Equestrian Center.

为巴黎奥运会国家现代五项队马术分项的训练场地，贵阳国际马术运动中心在保障服务上作了精心设计与安排。“我们按照高标准要求管理马场设施、环境，全天候为运动员及随行团队提供服务，照顾好运动员们的‘战马’，尽可能满足运动员多元需求，为他们提供‘家’的温暖。”贵阳国际马术运动中心运营总监刘辉表示。

The modern pentathlon was established by Pierre de Coubertin, the father of the modern Olympics, and became an Olympic event in 1912. It consists of four events across five sports: riding, fencing, swimming, as well as running and shooting (laser-run).

据悉，现代五项运动是由现代奥运之父皮埃尔·德·顾拜旦亲自创立，并于1912年成为奥运会的比赛项目。现代五项由4个赛事、5种运动项目组成：马术、击剑、游泳、跑射联项(激光跑)。

Due to the diversity and high demand of events, the modern pentathlon tests athletes both physically and mentally. China's strength in the modern pentathlon has been improving since the sport was introduced to the country in the 1980s. In recent years, the country has achieved excellent results at the Modern Pentathlon World Cup, World Modern Pentathlon Championships, and the Olympics.

由于所涉及项目的多样性，现代五项是一项要求极高的运动，运动员需要具备不同技能，经受得住身体和心理的双重考验。我国现代五项运动自上世纪80年代开展以来，实力逐步提升，近年来多次在世界杯、世锦赛和奥运会上取得了优异成绩。

Source:english.guiyang

Editor: ChenDawei

Senior Editor:　MinJie