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The IOC’s new Safeguarding Directory
The IOC has launched a new, interactive Safeguarding Directory, a user-friendly tool designed to help athletes and their entourages quickly locate and connect with Safeguarding Officers from National Olympic Committees (NOCs), International Federations (IFs) and many other organisations worldwide.
Biathlon Integrity Unit Acknowledges CAS Decision in Case of Anders Besseberg
The BIU acknowledge the award issued by CAS in the case concerning former IBU president A. Besseberg. The CAS ruling imposes a lifetime ban from all future elected or appointed positions within the sport due to severe breaches of integrity.
Abuse in sport
In a podcast interview, we speak to abuse survivor Joanna Maranhão about safeguarding and about her own journey to become an advocate for victims of abuse in sport.
BIU cooperates with Swiss Sport Integrity at IBU World Championships
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.
“Creating a better and safer environment”: the Mental Health Working Group
In our latest podcast interview, we spoke to Jessica Jislova, the athlete representative on biathlon’s new Mental Health Working Group (MHWG).
BIU handles integrity matters at IBU Para Biathlon World Championships
The Biathlon Integrity Unit is taking responsibility for all integrity-related matters, including the Anti-Doping Programme, at this month’s IBU Para Biathlon World Championships.
BIU supports IBU in Safe Harbour safeguarding project
The International Biathlon Union, supported by the Biathlon Integrity Unit, is one of just two international sports federations taking part in Safe Harbour, a collaborative project aimed at strengthening the response mechanism for safeguarding in European sports.
Mental Health as a Top Priority
An initial meeting of a newly-established Mental Health Working Group was held on 20 January, as part of an initiative by the International Biathlon Union (IBU) and Biathlon Integrity Unit (BIU) to prioritise mental health in athletes, coaches, and support teams.
