# UIPM revokes Lithuania's right to host a 2027 World Cup stage over ban on Belarusians and Russians

- URL: https://syn.by/en/society/sports/uipm-revokes-lithuanias-right-to-host-a-2027-world-cup-stage-over-ban-on-belarusians-and-russians/
- Published: 2026-10-20T08:35:06+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-21T16:25:59+00:00
- Section: Sports
- Language: en
- RU edition: https://syn.by/ru/obshchestvo/sport-ru/uipm-annuliroval-pravo-litvy-provyesti-etap-kubka-mira-2027-iz-za-zapryeta-na-uchastiye-byelorusov-i-rossiyan.md
- BE edition: https://syn.by/hramadztva/sport/uipm-anuliavau-prava-litvy-praviesci-etap-kubka-svietu-2027-z-za-zabarony-na-udziel-bielarusau-i-rasiejcau.md

> The tournament in Kaunas was due to take place in April 2027. Bids to replace the venue are accepted until 25 October, and other tournaments in Lithuania are now in question as well.

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The International Modern Pentathlon Union (UIPM) has revoked Lithuania's right to host a stage of the 2027 World Cup. According to Belarusian state media, the tournament was due to take place in Kaunas on 13–17 April.

UIPM reportedly notified the Lithuanian Modern Pentathlon Federation of the cancellation. The Lithuanian side received the notification.

The reason given is that Lithuania has a ban on the participation of athletes from Belarus and Russia. That ban was the basis for the union's decision.

The cancellation affects more than 2027. A 2028 World Cup stage, as well as the junior and youth championships, are now in question.

Four World Cup stages were planned for 2027. If no replacement for Kaunas is found, there may be three.

National federations may propose another venue in place of Kaunas. Bids are accepted until 25 October. It is not yet known when the final decision on a replacement will be made.

UIPM explained the decision by its obligation to follow the recommendations of the International Olympic Committee. According to Belarusian state media, these concern the admission of Belarusians and Russians to international competitions and equal opportunities for all to qualify for the Olympics.