Four Egyptian Women Reach Modern Pentathlon World Cup Final

Egypt's modern pentathlon team is making their country proud at Cairo International Stadium, where four women secured spots in the World Cup final competing against the world's best.

Zeina Amer led the Egyptian charge, finishing third in her semi-final group with 1,426 points. Janna El-Gendy followed close behind in seventh place with 1,419 points, while Jana Attia claimed eighth with 1,418 points.

Salma Ayman rounded out the quartet, advancing from the first semi-final group after placing ninth with 1,399 points. All four athletes will compete in Sunday's final, representing Egypt in front of their home crowd.

The men's competition continues Saturday with six Egyptian athletes vying for their own final spots. Mohamed El-Ashkar, Ahmed Osama Abdel-Hamid, Moutaz Wael, Mustafa Abu Amer, Mohanad Shaban, and Mohamed Hatem will compete in the semi-finals.

The tournament runs through April 13 and serves as the opening stage of the 2026 World Cup series. More than 400 athletes from 42 countries traveled to Cairo for this first leg of the competition.

The Ripple Effect

Egypt's investment in hosting world-class sporting events is paying dividends for their athletes and the broader community. The country will continue its pentathlon journey by hosting the UIPM 2026 Obstacle Laser Run World Championships in Hurghada this October.

Giving athletes the chance to compete at home creates powerful momentum. The Egyptian team is proving they can compete with the world's best when given the platform and support.

The World Cup series continues in Bulgaria from May 13 to 17, then moves to Hungary from June 9 to 13 before the final stage runs June 26 to 28. These four Egyptian women have earned their place among the world's elite pentathletes.