Norwegian Johannes Thingnes Bø and Julia Simon of France claimed gold in the pursuit events that brought the International Biathlon Union (IBU) World Cup in Kontiolahti to a conclusion.

Norwegian Johannes Thingnes Bø and Austria's Lisa Theresa Hauser claimed the gold medals on the penultimate day of the International Biathlon Union (IBU) World Cup in Kontiolahti.

A wood grouse called Lenzi has been named the mascot for Switzerland's upcoming major biathlon events over the next three winter seasons.

Elvira Öberg recovered her form at the International Biathlon Union (IBU) World Cup season opener in Kontiolahti to anchor the Swedish team to victory in the women's 4x7.5 kilometres relay.

Hanna Öberg took an early lead and never looked back, claiming victory in the first women's race of the International Biathlon Union (IBU) World Cup season in Kontiolahti.

Martin Ponsiluoma of Sweden won gold in the men's 20 kilometres individual race at the International Biathlon Union (IBU) World Cup opener in Kontiolahti.

Kontiolahti in Finland is set to host the first event of the International Biathlon Union (IBU) World Cup season starting tomorrow.

Russian rhythmic gymnast Anastasia Simakova has made an application to represent Germany in international competition, whilst Russian born biathlete Ekaterina Bekh has returned to her homeland from Ukraine.

Viktor Maigurov has been re-elected as the President of the Russian Biathlon Union (RBU), a national governing body suspended by the International Biathlon Union (IBU).

Jack Gierhart has been appointed US Biathlon's interim chief executive.

The Austrian Ski Association (ÖSV) is bidding to stage the 2028 International Biathlon Union (IBU) World Championships in Hochfilzen.

Sweden's Olle Dahlin is set to lead the International Biathlon Union (IBU) for another four-year term after being re-elected as President during the governing body's Congress in Salzburg.

The Estonian town of Otepää has been announced as the host of the 2027 International Biathlon Union (IBU) World Championships.

The International Biathlon Union (IBU) Congress in Salzburg has approved an Executive Board motion to suspend the National Federations of Russia and Belarus "until they demonstrate their full commitment to supporting and promoting the purposes and principles of the IBU".

Biathlon and cross-country skiing in Switzerland are set to be handed a boost with the opening of the country's longest roller ski track this weekend.