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The 2025 summer biathlon season concluded with 14 successful Regional Events, bringing together over 1400 youth and junior athletes from 27 nations. The series demonstrated strong international engagement and delivered competitive racing at all levels.

The 6th International Scientific Conference under the honorary patronage of the International Biathlon Union took place at the Academy of Physical Education in Katowice on 16 and 17 October 2025. It brought together scholars, practitioners, and stakeholders to explore cutting-edge issues in inclusive physical education and disability sport. With over 60 presentations, keynote lectures, and expert panels, the event provided a comprehensive forum for knowledge exchange between international and national experts.

While biathletes on the course were battling for every hundredth of a second, visitors at the “Biathlon 4 All” event had the chance to experience the sport for themselves. Under the guidance of around 50 dedicated BSV instructors – including coaches as well as junior athletes from across Bavaria – more than 5,000 spectators got a hands-on taste of biathlon.

The IBU staged its inaugural LOOP ONE Festival on 18–19 October, combining a summer edition of biathlon with a lively festival atmosphere. Among the weekend’s array of competitions and activities, the largest ever Biathlon 4 All space proved to be one of the main highlights, drawing an impressive 5,000 visitors keen to experience the sport first-hand.

Eric Perrot, France, and Lisa Vittozzi, Italy, took victories today in an unforgettable Super Sprint final in front of a packed-out crowd at the first-ever Loop One Festival in the Munich Olympic Park.

The International Biathlon Union (IBU) and NeH Svenska AB and are proud to announce a four-year strategic partnership aimed at developing and elevating the merchandising program for IBU events, including the IBU World Championship, the World Cup events, and the annual Loop One Festival. With a shared vision to strengthen the biathlon brand and maximize merchandising revenue, this collaboration marks a significant step in promoting biathlon to fans, partners, and stakeholders globally.

The IBU proudly joined athletes from Snowboard Germany and German Ski Federation (DSV) a collaborative tree-planting initiative in Scharitzkehl, Germany on 9 October. For the IBU, the action focused on planting a tree in honor of the winning athletes at the first Loop One Festival 2025 taking place in Munich Olympic Park on 18-19 October, instead of presenting them with the traditional flower bouquets.

The International Biathlon Union (IBU) is pleased to reveal Shibu as the official mascot of the Biathlon 4 All project. With its debut, Shibu will serve as a dynamic ambassador for the IBU’s efforts to make Olympic and Paralympic biathlon more accessible and engaging worldwide. Through appearances at events, educational activities, and community programmes, Shibu will help share the excitement of biathlon with new audiences and inspire greater participation across all ages and abilities.

As the BENCHES Erasmus+ Project reaches its halfway point, the Mid-Term Conference took place on October 3rd, 2025, at the Estádio da Luz, home of the football club S.L. Benfica. The event centered on integrating biodiversity management into the world of sports and brought together sustainability leaders, researchers, and sports organizations from across Europe to explore how sporting activities can help protect and enhance biodiversity.

The IBU is looking for an Executive Assistant to the Secretary General. This role provides high-level administrative and organisational support to the Secretary General and the President, while also serving as a key point of contact for the members of the Executive Board. It requires exceptional organisational skills, discretion in handling sensitive matters, and the ability to work in a dynamic, international environment.