All about workshops on Thursday

Congress participants had a chance to attend one of seven different workshops. The heads of departments, project leaders, and external experts presented the main developments, achievements, projects, and initiatives that are all part of the strategic plan Target 26.

The development department presented project support principles and gender equality strategy and reported on the Regional events and IBU-IOC camps. It also informed the participants of many positive developments within the IBU Academy.

The communications department updated on the achievements of the digital ecosystem and introduced the IBU Content Hub, a new content-creating platform for sports stakeholders.

The sports and event department explained the procedures regarding the use of Fluor in the 2022/2023 season. It also presented the analysis of the summer events and the vision for summer biathlon in the future.

The attendees of the sustainability workshop discussed a wide range of pressing topics, including small steps toward a zero-carbon society and long-term savings that come with the transition.

The Biathlon Integrity Unit explained the safeguarding principles and the implementation of the safeguarding policy. Governance toolkit, including the presentation of the results of good governance assessment, wrapped a day of workshops before the 15th Ordinary IBU Congress heads into two days of elections on 16-17 September 2022.

Photo: Christian Manzoni; IBU