“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).
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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.
The BIU’s good governance project
The BIU has launched a new governance project, with the aim of enhancing governance standards throughout biathlon’s National Federations (NFs).
Mona Brorsson elected to WADA Athlete Council
Olympic gold medallist Mona Brorsson has been elected to the World Anti-Doping Agency’s (WADA’s) Athlete Council Group 2 for 2025-2027.
CAS rejects next Ustyugov appeal – Sochi medal reallocation delay
The Biathlon Integrity Unit (BIU) and the International Biathlon Union (IBU) welcome the decision issued by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in the Biological Passport case of former athlete Mr Evgeny Ustyugov.
WADA Prohibited List 2025
The World Anti-Doping Agency’s 2025 List of Prohibited Substances and Methods, approved by WADA’s Executive Committee on 12 September, enters into force on 1 January 2025.
Correct nutrition for biathletes
In a video interview at the BIU’s headquarters in Salzburg, Austria, we spoke to Judith Haudum about good nutrition habits.
The BIU’s role in helping NFs achieve and maintain good governance
The BIU is assisting the IBU in ensuring that good governance practices are developed by all National Federations that are full members of the IBU.
