Biathlon
Strong ratings in core biathlon markets underpin EBU-IBU renewal
The European Broadcasting Union has held on to exclusive biathlon rights worldwide for four more seasons after its member broadcasters continued to register strong audiences for International Biathlon…
Ex-IBU president Besseberg jailed in Norway for corruption
Anders Besseberg, the disgraced former president of the International Biathlon Union (IBU), has been sentenced to three years and one month in prison for aggravated corruption.
Krauss to vacate Infront Austria MD, winter sports roles
Stefan Krauss, the long-standing managing director of Infront Austria and the agency’s vice-president of winter sports, is to leave the company by the end of next month.
Former IBU president indicted for aggravated corruption
The Norwegian National Authority for Investigation and Prosecution of Economic and Environmental Crime (Økokrim) has today (Monday) indicted Anders Besseberg, former president of the International Biathlon …
Biathlon Integrity Unit strengthens Sportradar ties
The Sportradar Integrity Services division of sports technology company Sportradar has strengthened its association with the Biathlon Integrity Unit (BIU) by entering into a bet monitoring agreement with…
Warner Bros. Discovery secures UK and Ireland rights to IBU events
Media group Warner Bros. Discovery has agreed a new deal with the European Broadcasting Union to continue showing all International Biathlon Union events across its platforms in the UK and Ireland
Warner Bros. Discovery to offer IBU competitions across Europe, Asia-Pacific
Media group Warner Bros
BMW extends long-term backing of International Biathlon Union
German automotive manufacturer BMW has renewed its sponsorship of the International Biathlon Union (IBU) in a deal brokered by the Infront agency
Estonia to host Biathlon World Championships in 2027
Otepää in Estonia was today (Friday) awarded the hosting rights to biathlon’s 2027 IBU World Championships.
IBU set to maintain suspensions of Russian, Belarusian federations
The national federations of Russia (RBU) and Belarus (BiFB) are set to see their exclusion from the International Biathlon Union (IBU) extended for the foreseeable future, amid the ongoing war in Ukraine
Carlsson to step down as IBU secretary general, bids submitted for 2027 Worlds
Niklas Carlsson is stepping down from his position as secretary general of the International Biathlon Union (IBU), while the governing body has received bids from Finland and Estonia for its 2027 World…
IBU suspends Russian and Belarusian federations
The International Biathlon Union has suspended the national federations of Russia (RBU) and Belarus (BiFB) for bringing the sport “into disrepute” amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
IBU events return to Poland’s TVP until 2026
Polish public-service broadcaster TVP has acquired exclusive rights to International Biathlon Union events for the next four seasons, replacing incumbent rights-holder Polsat from the 2022-23 season onwards
L’Équipe maintains biathlon commitment with IBU rights extension
Eurovision Sport, the sports arm of the European Broadcasting Union consortium of free-to-air broadcasters, has agreed a four-season extension to its rights deal with French digital-terrestrial television…
Infront signs long-term biathlon extension with Austrian Ski Federation
The Austrian Ski Federation (ÖSV) has extended its marketing rights agreement with the Infront agency for the International Biathlon Union (IBU) World Cup event in Hochfilzen, Austria, until the end of …
IBU lands Decathlon sponsorship ahead of new World Cup season
The German arm of French sporting goods retailer Decathlon has agreed a deal to become a main sponsor of the International Biathlon Union’s World Cup series from the 2021-22 season.
Belarus loses another event as IBU moves World Cup
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
IBU appoints Vincit to oversee new digital ecosystem
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…