Algerian Military Pentathlon Team Crowned World Champions in Austria
Algeria secured the gold medal in the obstacle relay at the 68th World Military Pentathlon Championship, adding another international title to the country’s military sports record
By Dr. Hana Saada
ALGIERS — Algeria’s national military pentathlon team has been crowned 2026 world military champions, after winning the gold medal in the obstacle relay at the 68th World Military Pentathlon Championship held in Austria from August 2 to 9.
The Algerian team returned to Algiers on Wednesday, where it was received at Houari Boumediene International Airport by the head of the Military Sports Service of the People’s National Army’s Department of Operations and Preparation.
The title was secured in the obstacle relay, where the Algerian athletes finished first to claim the gold medal and the world championship crown.
Army General Saïd Chanegriha, Minister Delegate to the Minister of National Defence and Chief of Staff of the People’s National Army, congratulated the victorious athletes and their coaching staff, praising the result as another addition to Algeria’s record in international military sports.
The triumph further strengthens Algeria’s presence in global military sporting competitions and underlines the continued performance of its national military athletes on the international stage.
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