International Biathlon Union (IBU)

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Events

Belarus has lost its latest sporting event amid the upheaval in the country, with the International Biathlon Union (IBU) moving a 2021-22 World Cup competition from Minsk-Raubichi to Kontiolahti, Finland
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Technology

The International Biathlon Union has announced plans to launch a completely new digital ecosystem, including a website and mobile apps, later this year, having appointed digital transformation agency Vincit…
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Media

Eurovision Sport, the sports arm of the European Broadcasting Union consortium of free-to-air broadcasters, has reported a near seven-per-cent increase in hours viewed for the 2021 Biathlon World Championships
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Events

A number of winter sports events scheduled to be held in Norway have had to be cancelled or rescheduled after the country introduced stricter travel and event regulations in relation to the Covid-19 pandemic
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Governance

The International Biathlon Union (IBU) has today (Thursday) stated that former president Anders Besseberg and former secretary general Nicole Resch have cases to answer as the final report into the governing…
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Sponsorship & Marketing

The organising committee for the International Biathlon Union (IBU) World Cup event in Antholz, Italy has extended its agreement with sports marketing agency Infront
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Finance & Law

The International Biathlon Union has revised its budget for the 2020-21 period to cater for the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic and is now forecasting a loss of €2.84m ($3.36m).
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Events

The International Biathlon Union (IBU) has awarded hosting rights for its 2024 and 2025 World Championships to Nové Město na Moravě and Lenzerheide, respectively, while a two-year probe into corruption at…
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Events

The International Biathlon Union has confirmed the line-up of candidate cities bidding to host its Biathlon World Championships in 2024 and 2025
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Governance

The International Biathlon Union (IBU) has marked the latest step in its Target 26 strategic plan by moving into new headquarters
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Sponsorship & Marketing

The International Biathlon Union (IBU) has extended its marketing rights contract with sports marketing agency Infront. SportBusiness understands the deal is worth around €3.75m ($4.05m) per season.
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Media

Eurovision Sport, the sports arm of the European Broadcasting Union consortium of free-to-air broadcasters, has renewed its long-running global media-rights deal with the International Biathlon Union for…
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Media

The International Biathlon Union has signed up as the 93rd federation partner of the Olympic Channel, stating the partnership with the International Olympic Committee’s OTT platform will help it deliver o…
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Governance

International Biathlon Union (IBU) president Olle Dahlin has said the sport has entered a “new era” after a first-of-its-kind strategic plan was adopted and the formation of the Biathlon Integrity Uni…
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Governance

The International Biathlon Union (IBU) has approved final versions of a new strategic plan and constitution which president Olle Dahlin believes will herald the start of a “truly new and exciting era” for…
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Industry Moves

The International Biathlon Union (IBU) has appointed Niklas Carlsson, former chief executive of the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships Åre 2019, to be its new permanent secretary general.
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Governance

The International Biathlon Union (IBU) has furthered its reform efforts by announcing that it is set to establish a new independent integrity unit