Slovenian Tim Farčnik has become the new president of the International Biathlon Union (IBU). The 46-year-old official was elected at a congress in Berchtesgaden, Germany. He replaced Sweden's Olle Dahlin in the role, who had led the organization since 2018 and did not run again after his term ended. sport.sk ↗
A change also occurred in the position of IBU vice-president. Jiří Hamza, who held the role for eight years, was succeeded by Sweden's Sofia Domeij. The congress thus decided on new leadership for the world organization that oversees international biathlon competitions. zpravy.aktualne.cz ↗
At the same time, the IBU confirmed the continuation of its existing approach to the participation of Russia and Belarus. Athletes and teams from both countries remain suspended and still cannot start in international biathlon events. The ban will also apply to the next winter season. teraz.sk ↗
The election of the new president comes at a time when the organization continues to deal with the consequences of the suspension of Russia and Belarus. After taking office, Farčnik will lead the IBU in enforcing decisions on international competitions and in preparing for the further operation of world biathlon. idnes.cz ↗
Tim Farčnik to lead world biathlon, Russia and Belarus remain suspended
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Svetový biatlon má nového šéfa. Rusi a Bielorusi dostali nekompromisnú stopku aj na ďalšiu zimu
sport.sk
| 10:51 19.09.
Francik je nový prezident IBU, Rusi a Bielorusi zostávajú suspendovaní
teraz.sk
| 10:37 19.09.
Novým šéfem světového biatlonu je Slovinec Farčnik. Hamzu, který už nekandidoval, nahradila Domeijová
irozhlas.cz
| 11:41 19.09.
Novým šéfem světového biatlonu je Slovinec Farčnik. Hamzu nahradila Domeijová
denik.cz
| 11:30 19.09.
Hamza končí jako viceprezident. Světový biatlon vydal i rozhodnutí o Rusku
zpravy.aktualne.cz
| 11:22 19.09.
Světový biatlon povede Slovinec Farčnik, Rusové nesmějí startovat ani dál
idnes.cz
| 11:19 19.09.
Mezinárodní biatlonová unie má nové vedení. Rusové a Bělorusové mají nadále stopku
sport.cz - hokej
| 10:50 19.09.
Wintersport: Neuer Biathlon-Präsident gewählt - Russen weiter suspendiert
Tagesspiegel
| 10:12 19.09.
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