Both parties have extended an existing deal to 2024, meaning it now covers the Paris 2024 Olympic cycle.

Absolute Fencing Gear was awarded the "Best Contribution" accolade in 2016 at the UIPM Annual Awards, in recognition of its contribution to the development of the sport.

Now given another four years, the new agreement with the company from New Jersey in the United States will cover the postponed Tokyo 2020 Olympics as well as the Paris Games.

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Tokyo 2020 was postponed by a year, and is now scheduled to start on July 23.

"I am delighted to confirm that our agreement with Absolute Fencing has been extended to 2024," said UIPM President Klaus Schormann.

"Fencing has been a cornerstone of our sport ever since it was founded by Baron Pierre de Coubertin and introduced to the Olympic Games in Stockholm in 1912, but the evolution of this discipline as part of modern pentathlon has been interesting to follow.

"In 1972, UIPM became the first International Federation to introduce épée fencing for women.

"In 2002, a new electronic system was introduced, and since then we have embraced technology at every step of the journey.

"The fencing bonus round has provided a new showcase for the discipline to all people who have been watching our sport since 2015, with a very special presentation at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

"We have come a long way with Absolute Fencing, and now we look forward to future possibilities hand-in-hand with a trusted partner and friend of our sporting movement."

The bonus round takes place at the end of the round-robin stage in fencing competitions, ensuring that all competing pentathletes face each other one more time on the piste.