The Biathlon Integrity Unit is cooperating with Swiss Sport Integrity (SSI) on anti-doping and integrity matters during the IBU World Championships presently under way in Lenzerheide, Switzerland.

The cooperation began in advance of the championships with a plan to implement and maintain a professional and effective anti-doping testing plan during the event. The two organisations have previously cooperated at a range of World Cup, European Championships and Junior World Championships events.

The present partnership involves collaboration between the BIU and SSI’s testing department as well as the intelligence and investigations departments.

On site, the cooperation covers:

·         Planning and conducting anti-doping tests, both in-competition and out-of-competition

·         Maintaining the highest international anti-doping standards

·         Co-ordinating the provision of chaperones provided by the organising committee during tests

·         Operating a state-of-the-art doping control station.

Greg McKenna, Head of the BIU, said: “It’s good to have such a professional partner to work with at the IBU World Championships. This is our sport’s flagship event, so it’s more important than ever that it is seen to be conducted fairly and with integrity.”

Ernst König, Director of SSI, said: “For years, this strong and successful partnership has been built on trust and confidence. It serves as an example of excellent collaboration between an International Federation and a National Anti-Doping Organization in the interests of clean sport.”

The IBU World Championships Lenzerheide 2025, which began on 12 February and run until 23 February, involve close to 300 athletes from 34 countries competing across 12 medal events in front of tens of thousands of passionate fans at Lenzerheide’s Roland Arena.