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Lifetime Ban for Corruption-Convicted Boss

The corruption-convicted former biathlon boss Anders Besseberg, 79, is banned for life, announces the International Biathlon Union's integrity department. The IBU has received support from the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in banning Besseberg from all official roles within international biathlon.

Lifetime Ban for Corruption-Convicted Boss

"We do our best in the fight against the monster"

It has now been three years since Russia started the war against Ukraine. For the Ukrainian biathletes, the World Championship is not just a competition.

"We do our best in the fight against the monster"

"When I see cross-country skiing, I feel sorry for them"

The biathlete must not end up in the same negative track as cross-country skiing when it comes to competition and audience. The outburst comes from demonstration coach Wolfgang Pichler.

"When I see cross-country skiing, I feel sorry for them"

Criticism of new competition: "Risk that people will opt out"

The biathlete is doing as the skiing sport and is incorporating a World Cup competition around New Year's – all to attract more TV viewers. But not everyone is equally happy about the change.

Criticism of new competition: "Risk that people will opt out"

The Promise: Then There Will Be No Russians in the Olympic Games

No Russian biathletes will be allowed to participate in the Olympic Games next year if the war against Ukraine is not over by then. This is promised by the President of the International Biathlon Federation, Olle Dahlin.

The Promise: Then There Will Be No Russians in the Olympic Games

Roller Skiing Competition Kicks Off Next Biathlon Season

When next year's biathlon season begins, it will be on roller skis. The weekend of 18-19 October will transform the Olympic Park in Munich, southern Germany, into a biathlon festival culminating in a supersprint between the 60 best male and 60 best female skiers in the world.

Roller Skiing Competition Kicks Off Next Biathlon Season

Want to Introduce Prize Money in the Olympic Games: "The IOC Should Pay"

The prize money is increasing in biathlon. Now, both the fastest in the pursuit and the best on the relay tracks will get paid.

Want to Introduce Prize Money in the Olympic Games: "The IOC Should Pay"

The change that's shaking the stars: "Scary"

With the fluorine ban in the cross-country skiers' waxes, the margin for error has shrunk, believe Swedish cross-country stars. It can be such a big difference that it's scary, says Jonna Sundling.

The change that's shaking the stars: "Scary"

Swedish criticism ahead of the premiere: "I see a risk"

The biathlete has changed the start order in the World Championship for the very best, who now start later. Critics believe that it can produce unfair results.

Swedish criticism ahead of the premiere: "I see a risk"