International Biathlon Union

IBU Announces Changes to Biathlon Rules Ahead of 2024-25 Season

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The International Biathlon Union (IBU) has released several fundamental changes for the 2024-25 season. These changes primarily concern the point system as well as the prize money awarded to athletes during World Cup and World Championship events. However changes regarding bibs, starting systems, etc. were also part of the IBU announcement. Biathlon is regulated by the IBU and not the […]
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Former Biathlon President Indicted On Corruption Charges

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Former President of the International Biathlon Union ‘IBU,’ Anders Besseberg, has been indicted by the Norwegian National Authority for Investigation and Prosecution of Economic and Environmental Crime (Økokrim) on corruption charges. The accused supposedly accepted bribes through cars, watches, prostitutes, and hunting trips. Besseberg was president of the IBU from 1992-2018 and allegedly accepted bribes from the Russian delegation between 2009-2018 […]
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FIS Extends Competition Ban on Russian and Belarusian Athletes

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Last week at its fall meeting in Sölden, Austria, the International Ski & Snowboard Federation ‘FIS’ decided to extend the current ban on Russian and Belarusian snowsport athletes for the 22/23 season. Russian and Belarusian athletes have been banned since the start of the war on Ukraine from competing in any FIS events. “The FIS Council decided, with due regard […]
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