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The IBU continues its commitment to strengthening the sport of biathlon by supporting a wide range of development projects for the 2025/26 season from its national federations' members (NFs). With the goal of doubling the number of athletes, closing the competition gap, fostering innovation and inclusivity, the IBU is proud to announce substantial funding and outreach that will positively impact the biathlon family.

Last weekend, the Pyrenees welcomed their first international biathlon competition since the European Youth Olympic Winter Festival in 2007. The venue in Candanchu, near Jaca, hosted its first-ever summer Regional Event, marking a historic milestone for biathlon in Spain.

The IBU Academy has proudly concluded the third and final week of its pilot third-level Coach Education course, marking an important milestone in biathlon coach development. From 7–11 July, Salzburg hosted the concluding module of an ambitious program that has spanned eight months and multiple international venues.

The IBU is pleased to announce the formation of a new Para Biathlon Working Group to strategically support the growth, visibility, and development of Para Biathlon on the international stage. This initiative aligns with the IBU’s Target 2030 strategic plan and its ongoing commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion (DEI) in all areas of the sport.

The amazing surroundings of Lillehammer, Norway, played host to this year’s IBU-IOC and IBU-IPC Summer Camp from 29th June to 5th July, bringing together 52 athletes from 18 National Federations. In a unique spirit of inclusion and collaboration, the camp united first time Biathlon and Para Biathlon athletes and coaches for a week of training, learning, and community building.

The International Biathlon Union (IBU) invites proposals from qualified and experienced clothing brands to become the Official Clothing Partner. This partnership will cover the design, production, and supply of apparel for officials and staff with the option for merchandize rights (negotiable). The selected partner will benefit from branding and marketing opportunities associated with the federation’s global events and initiatives.

The International Biathlon Union (IBU) has confirmed its support for 15 Regional Summer Events across seven regions for the 2025/2026 season.

Nearly 100 representatives from almost 30 Organising Committees (OCs), along with partners from the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), Infront, and Siwidata, came together in Salzburg on 25–27 June for the annual IBU Organising Committee Meeting. Over two days, participants exchanged ideas, reviewed current developments, and looked ahead to the coming seasons.

The International Biathlon Union is proud to announce the official calendar for the 2025/2026 Para Biathlon season. Building on the momentum of last season, the calendar for the Paralympic season will showcase the strength, skill, and resilience of para biathletes across Europe and North America.

The IBU Executive Board (EB) this week in Salzburg confirmed the athletes who will receive reallocated medals following the Swiss Federal Tribunal’s decision to reject Russian biathlete Evgeny Ustyugov’s final appeal and uphold the disqualification of all his results between 2010 and 2014 due to anti-doping rule violations.