Rikard Grip

Östersund awarded 2031 Biathlon World Championships, could be last for Sweden’s golden generation

Östersund has been awarded the 2031 Biathlon World Championships. It will be the first time in 12 years that the championship has been held on Swedish soil, and it could be the last major championship for the golden generation. I think several of them see 2031 as a perfect ending, says the federation's general secretary Rikard Grip to Radiosporten.

Frida Karlsson risks losing coach as Per Nilsson takes new role with Swedish Biathlon Association

Cross-country star Frida Karlsson's coach, Per Nilsson, will be given a new role in the Swedish Biathlon Association. A decision will be made in May on whether he will also continue to coach Karlsson.

Sweden's World Cup plans – building a new training center

The Swedish Biathlon Association is planning to build a so-called "performance center" in Östersund.

Biathletes Take Over Stockholm Stadium Again

He becomes the biathletes' new head coach

Now it is clear who will take over the role as coach for the Swedish biathlon team. It will be Ulf Eriksson, who for the past three seasons has been a coach for the Japanese cross-country team.