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High Demand: Additional Loop One Festival Tickets Released

Due to notable demand, the final batch of Loop One Festival Tickets has been released this week. Additional standing tickets are now available for purchase for Sunday, 19 October. General admission on both 18 and 19 October in Munich is free and except for the ticketed grandstand, all areas are accessible.

High Demand: Additional Loop One Festival Tickets Released

Due to notable demand, the final batch of Loop One Festival Tickets has been released this week. Additional standing tickets are now available for purchase for Sunday, 19 October. General admission on both 18 and 19 October in Munich is free and except for the ticketed grandstand, all areas are accessible.

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Shooting Star Martin Uldal

Rising Norwegian Martin Uldal star made a huge impression in his first almost-full World Cup season, setting a standing shooting speed record, winning the Annecy Le Grand Bornand Sprint and at season’s end being voted Newcomer of the Year.

Shooting Star Martin Uldal

Rising Norwegian Martin Uldal star made a huge impression in his first almost-full World Cup season, setting a standing shooting speed record, winning the Annecy Le Grand Bornand Sprint and at season’s end being voted Newcomer of the Year.

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Vitalii Mandzyn: “I know what I want, and I am moving toward it”

In the 2024/25 season, 22-year-old Ukrainian Vitalii Mandzyn started in 21 out of 25 individual World Cup races. In his very first solo competition, he caught attention by finishing fourth and later took his first WC podium as part of the men’s relay team. He finished the season 31st in the Total Score, having missed the final pursuit in Holmenkollen due to illness, which cost him a place in the top 30. This year he has his sights set even higher.

Vitalii Mandzyn: “I know what I want, and I am moving toward it”

In the 2024/25 season, 22-year-old Ukrainian Vitalii Mandzyn started in 21 out of 25 individual World Cup races. In his very first solo competition, he caught attention by finishing fourth and later took his first WC podium as part of the men’s relay team. He finished the season 31st in the Total Score, having missed the final pursuit in Holmenkollen due to illness, which cost him a place in the top 30. This year he has his sights set even higher.

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World’s best biathletes set to compete at Loop One Festival

The inaugural Loop One Festival will boast a star-studded lineup with the world’s best male and female biathletes and para biathletes ready to take to Munich’s Olympic Park for a season opener like no other.

World’s best biathletes set to compete at Loop One Festival

The inaugural Loop One Festival will boast a star-studded lineup with the world’s best male and female biathletes and para biathletes ready to take to Munich’s Olympic Park for a season opener like no other.

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Expert View: What should we make of the Biathlon summer so far? And what to expect from Loop One Festival?

The Summer Biathlon season is soon drawing to a close with the much-anticipated Loop One Festival in Munich and before that blockbuster event Biathlonworld has gathered experts from various countries to analyse the form and biggest storylines of the summer so far.

Expert View: What should we make of the Biathlon summer so far? And what to expect from Loop One Festival?

The Summer Biathlon season is soon drawing to a close with the much-anticipated Loop One Festival in Munich and before that blockbuster event Biathlonworld has gathered experts from various countries to analyse the form and biggest storylines of the summer so far.

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Music, Activities, and Family Fun: What else is on at inaugural Loop One Festival?

From biathlon enthusiasts to curious newcomers, the inaugural Loop One Festival offers something for everyone as Munich's Olympic Park transforms into a playground of biathlon, music, activities, and family entertainment.

Music, Activities, and Family Fun: What else is on at inaugural Loop One Festival?

From biathlon enthusiasts to curious newcomers, the inaugural Loop One Festival offers something for everyone as Munich's Olympic Park transforms into a playground of biathlon, music, activities, and family entertainment.

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No longer an underdog, Minkkinen leads Finland into an Olympic season with confidence and a plan

Suvi Minkkinen is no longer the underdog in biathlon. After a breakthrough season filled with podium finishes and personal milestones, she now leads the national team into the Olympic winter—with confidence, clarity, and a plan that’s already been tested at altitude.

No longer an underdog, Minkkinen leads Finland into an Olympic season with confidence and a plan

Suvi Minkkinen is no longer the underdog in biathlon. After a breakthrough season filled with podium finishes and personal milestones, she now leads the national team into the Olympic winter—with confidence, clarity, and a plan that’s already been tested at altitude.

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IBU aims to build on record social media growth with Gen Z engagement study

The IBU has today published a new White Paper outlining key strategies for engaging Generation Z as the federation looks to further expand its reach with younger audiences following record growth across its digital channels.

IBU aims to build on record social media growth with Gen Z engagement study

The IBU has today published a new White Paper outlining key strategies for engaging Generation Z as the federation looks to further expand its reach with younger audiences following record growth across its digital channels.

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IBU presents shortlist for IBU Awards for Excellence 2024/2025

The International Biathlon Union has announced the shortlisted entries for the 2024-2025 IBU Awards for Excellence in the categories Sustainability, Gender Equality and Social Media.

IBU presents shortlist for IBU Awards for Excellence 2024/2025

The International Biathlon Union has announced the shortlisted entries for the 2024-2025 IBU Awards for Excellence in the categories Sustainability, Gender Equality and Social Media.

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IOC Executive Board approves Olympic medal reallocations for Vancouver 2010 and Sochi 2014

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board (EB) yesterday took the decision to reallocate Olympic medals, diplomas and medallist pins from the Vancouver 2010 and Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games.

IOC Executive Board approves Olympic medal reallocations for Vancouver 2010 and Sochi 2014

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board (EB) yesterday took the decision to reallocate Olympic medals, diplomas and medallist pins from the Vancouver 2010 and Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games.

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