The evolution of the IOC changes nothing for the International Biathlon UnionThe IBU announced through its president, Olle Dahlin, that Russian athletes will continue to be sidelined. international competitions. The IBU has taken note of the IOC's decision regarding its recommendations to international federations on the participation of Russian athletes in international competitions. As the IOC reaffirmed, decisions regarding participation fall under the purview of the the autonomy of each FIThe IBU's position remains unchanged, and the decision taken by the IBU Congress in 2022 remains in effect. " he recalls in a statement.
« The IBU Executive Committee has put in place a monitoring group that will continue to regularly assess the situation and to submit periodic reports to the Executive Committee " adds the IBU president. Russian biathletes, traditionally very successful at the highest level, are therefore unlikely to return to the IBU Cup or the World Cup circuit anytime soon."
