An incredibly cruel scene took place during the 2021 Summer Olympics. When the performance was in full swing, a horse was mistreated. The horse refused to perform, and the coach rewarded him with a rather unpleasant act.
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Kim Raisner was trying to assist German athlete Annika Schleu as she battled to control the horse for the modern pentathlon.
Before their round, athletes had only 20 minutes to bond with a new horse, and Schleu, who had been leading the field, was in tears as she entered the arena.
The International Modern Pentathlon Union said it reviewed footage showing:
Raisner appearing to strike the horse with her fist (and that) her actions were deemed to be in violation of (the rules).
In fact, Raisner was also heard yelling at Schleu to yank the reins tighter on the horse. Athleten Deutschland condemned the 'hostility and partly open hate' hurled towards Schleu on social media.
The rider was disqualified from the game and stricter measures were applied.
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Animal cruelty
Following the Olympic turbulence in Tokyo, the modern pentathlon has decided to abandon horseback riding. The punishment has been deemed fit in light of the brutality with which they treat animals.
The world governing body for modern pentathlon, the UIPM said in a statement:
As part of UIPM’s commitment to maintaining a strong, dynamic profile for modern pentathlon, a series of strategic meetings are being held.
In the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, a once-famous sport may be abolished.
