Summer biathlon schedule for the year. Description of biathlon stages

Biathlon is undoubtedly one of the most spectacular views a sport that requires both stamina and incredible concentration to win. It's no surprise that he attracts the attention of viewers from all over the world.

In 2018, the World Cup for this species is planned to be held in Russia, which, of course, further fuels interest in this event.

A preliminary calendar of all international biathlon championships in the 2017-2018 season has appeared on the World Wide Web.

The schedule is ready for the Olympics, the World Cup, the European Championships, the World Junior Championships, as well as the IBU Cup. Let's take a look at the competition schedule. biathlon in 2018 year.

Olympic Games 2018

Jacques Rogge (IOC President) announced on June 6, 2011 that the XXIII Winter Olympic Games, which include biathlon, will be held in Pyeongchang (South Korea).

On the third attempt, this county managed to become the capital of the Olympic winter games. According to the votes cast, Pyeongchang was ahead of Annecy (France) and Munich (Germany), which also planned to host the Olympics on their soil. scale the event will take place from 02/09/2018 to 02/25/2018.

World Cup 2017-2018

The Biathlon World Championship is a series of significant international tournaments, among women and men. The list of competitions includes pursuit, sprint, mixed and single relay, mass start, individual race.

At the end of the season, the winner by the sum of points in all disciplines receives a cash prize, a special certificate and the main award - “ crystal globe". Among women, the World Cup was first organized in the season 1987 - 1988, among men - 1978-1979.

The World Cup is divided into rounds, which take place on a variety of tracks and usually consist of six races. The duration of one round is approximately equal to one week.

Biathlon World Cup season 2017-2018 will tentatively include nine stages.

Championship schedule:

• Stage 1 - Östersund (from 11/27/2017 - 12/03/2017);
• Stage 2 - Hochfilzen (04.12.2017 - 10.12.2017);
• Stage 3 - Annecy (12/11/2017 - 12/17/2017);
• Stage 4 - Oberkhov (01/02/2018 - 01/07/2018);
• Stage 5 - Ruhpolding (01/08/2018 - 01/14/2018);
• Stage 6 - Antholz (01/15/2018 - 01/21/2018);
• Stage 7 - Kontiolahti (03/05/2018 - 03/11/2018);
• Stage 8 - Oslo (03/12/2018 - 03/18/2018);
• Stage 9 - Tyumen (03/19/2018 - 03/25/2018).

Sad information also appeared regarding the Biathlon World Cup season 2018/2019, as well as 2019/2020.

Vladimir Yakushev (governor of the Tyumen region) said that Russia may lose the right to host the World Cup stages of these seasons on its territory.

“Today it is very unpleasant situation, Europe is set against our country, similar to the recommendations of the IOC, which affect the holding of international competitions in Russia, - said Yakushev. – Applications for the organization of the stages of the Biathlon World Cup, which were submitted before 2016, will not be affected. In 2017 and 2018, the stages of this great tournament will be held on the territory of our country. But doubts are creeping in about 2019 and 2020, it’s not a fact that this will happen, the disposition is as follows – the current situation is far from in favor of Russia.”

Europe championship

The European Biathlon Championship is a continental championship that was first organized in 1994.

Starting from 2009, the European championship includes the following disciplines: pursuit, sprint, individual race for juniors, adult biathletes and biathletes, as well as a mixed relay for juniors and a relay for men and women. As a result, these competitions play fifteen sets of medals.

Until 2015, athletes under the age of 26 could participate in the competition, after which the restrictions were lifted. Juniors and juniors are allowed to compete no older than 21 years.

The European Biathlon Championship will take place in a valley in South Tyrol, in Ridnau (Italy). Competitions will be held from 01/22/2018 to 01/28/2018.

Junior World Championship 2018

International biathlon competitions that have been held since 2002 for girls and boys, since 1989 for juniors and since 1967 for juniors in 2018 will be organized at the Estonian Winter Tourism and Sports Center in Otepää. The tournament will take place from 02/26/2018 to 03/04/2018.

A total of sixteen sets of awards will be drawn. Competitions will be held in relay, pursuit, sprint, individual race.

IBU Cup 2017-2018

The IBU/IBU Cup is a series of continental competitions for women and men in biathlon. The list of the tournament includes the following types of competitions: mixed and single-mixed relay, pursuit, sprint and individual race.

On this moment the preliminary calendar of the IBU Cup for the 2017-2018 season is known:

• Stage 1 - Beitostolen (24.11.2017 - 26.11.2017);
• Stage 2 - Lenzerheide (08.12.2017 - 11.12.2017);
• Stage 3 - Obertillach (12/13/2017 - 12/16/2017);
• Stage 4 - Osrbli (01/05/2018 - 01/07/2018);
• Stage 5 - Arber (01/11/2018 - 01/13/2018);
• Stage 6 - Cheile-Gradisstay (02/08/2018 - 02/11/2018);
• Stage 7 - Uvat (03/08/2018 - 03/11/2018);
• Stage 8 Khanty-Mansiysk (03/13/2018 - 03/17/2018)

The 2017/2018 biathlon season starts on August 24, 2017 and ends on March 25, 2018. Fans will see the European Championship, Olympic tournament, World Cup and other significant competitions. Russian masters will take part in all competitions. And not as extras, but as serious contenders for awards! Anton Shipulin, Olga Podchufarova, Alexey Loginov, Tatyana Akimova - this is our star "bestiary", on which the main hopes of domestic fans are placed!

Biathlon season 2017-2018 schedule

In the upcoming season, viewers will see 6 significant tournaments. Here's what the full calendar looks like:

• August 25-27, 2017: Summer Biathlon World Championship 2017 (Tchaikovsky, Russia);
• November 24 - 26, 2017: 1st stage of the European Cup 2017/18 (Beistolen, Norway);
• November 24 - December 3, 2017: 1st round of the World Cup 2017/2018 (Östersund, Sweden);
• December 4 - 10, 2017: 2nd stage of the World Cup 2017/2018 (Hochfilzen, Austria);
• December 8 – 10, 2017: 2nd stage of the European Cup 2017/18 (Lenzerheide, Switzerland);
• 11 – 17 December 2017: 3rd round of the World Cup 2017/2018 (Annecy, France);
• 13 - 16 December 2017: 3rd stage of the European Cup 2017/18 (Obertilliach, Austria);
• January 2 – 7, 2018: 4th round of the World Cup 2017/2018 (Oberhof, Germany);
• 5 - 7 January 2018: 4th stage of the European Cup 2017/18 (Brezno-Osrblie, Slovakia);
• January 8 – 14, 2018: 5th round of the World Cup 2017/2018 (Ruhpolding, Germany);
• January 11 - 13, 2018: 5th stage of the European Cup 2017/18 (Arber, Germany);
• 15 - 21 January 2018: 6th round of the World Cup 2017/2018 (Antholz-Anterselva, Italy);
• January 22 - 28, 2018: European Biathlon Championship 2018 (Ridnau, Italy);
• January 31 - February 3, 2018: 6th stage of the European Cup 2017/18 (Martel-Val Martello, Italy);
• February 10 - 23, 2018: 2018 Winter Olympic Tournament (Pyeongchang, South Korea);
• February 26 - March 4, 2018: Biathlon World Championship among juniors and youths 2018 (Otepaa, Estonia);
• March 5 - 11, 2018: 7th round of the World Cup 2017/2018 (Kontiolahti, Finland);
• March 8 – 11, 2018: 7th round of Europe 2017/18 (Uvat, Russia);
• March 12 - 18, 2018: 8th round of the World Cup 2017/2018 (Oslo-Holmenkollen, Norway);
• March 13 - 17, 2018: 8th stage of the European Cup 2017/18 (Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia);
• March 19 – 25, 2018: 9th round of the World Cup 2017/2018 (Tyumen, Russia).

Championships of the biathlon season

Let's analyze in general terms what the main competitions of the upcoming edition are, and what fans of domestic athletes should hope for.

Summer Biathlon World Championship 2017

Summer, August, roller skates… We are all used to associate biathlon competitions with snow and winter. However, for many years, since 1996, the World Championships have been held in this unusual variety of biathlon. And, I must say, Russia regularly wins awards at these championships, being among the leaders in the medal count.

The upcoming draw of the competition will take place in the city of Chaikovsky (Perm Territory). The competition will be held from 25 to 27 August.

European Open Cup 2017/18

A series of competitions that will be held on the territory of the European continent. The upcoming edition of the tournament will begin in Beistostolen, Norway on November 23, 2017, and will end on March 17, 2018 in Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia. A total of 8 rounds are planned for the new season.

Biathlon World Cup 2017/2018

One of the top three biathlon tournaments in the world. Spectators will witness 9 stages, which will determine the champions among men and women. In the last draw, Anton Shipulin took second place in the general classification. The crystal goblet went to Martin Fourcade. Let's hope Anton finally wins the trophy!

European Biathlon Championship 2018

This is an open championship, in which representatives of all continents, not only Europe, can take part.

The competition is deprived of the attention of the main biathlon stars. Despite this, the European Championship is still considered the largest competition. So biathlon fans always have something to see.

Olympic Biathlon Tournament 2018

Athletes have been waiting for this event for the last 4 years! Olympic gold is an opportunity to write oneself into the history of world biathlon forever. Therefore, no other competition can compare with the Olympics.

The last time the games were held in Russian Sochi. Our athletes did not perform too convincingly. Maybe the Korean Pyeongchang will be more favorable to our athletes?!

Youth/Junior Biathlon World Championships 2018

The tournament is for juniors (under 21) and girls/boys (under 19). Young athletes will play 16 sets of awards in the Estonian city of Otepää.

It is unlikely that such a competition will attract a wide audience. However, ardent fans of biathlon will find interesting moments in any case.

All stages of the World Cup:

Stage	Country/Route	date
1st stage KM	Pokljuka, Slovenia	December 2-9, 2018
2nd stage KM	Hochfilzen, Austria	December 13-16, 2018
3rd stage KM	Nove Mesto, Czech Republic	December 20-23, 2018
7th stage KM	Canmore, Canada	February 7-10, 2019
8th stage CM	Salt Lake, USA	February 14-17, 2019
World Cup	Ostersund, Sweden	March 7-17, 2019
9th stage KM	Holmenkollen, Norway	March 21-24, 2019

As well as 2 commercial races, and the European Championship, the results of which do not count towards the World Cup.

The schedule of the World Cup races is known long before the start of the season. This was done so that the coaches could prepare their athletes at the right time. Although, as a rule, all athletes come to the right form at different times.

The 2018/2019 season has significant calendar changes. Well, first of all, Östersund got the World Championship, and the eternal “opener of the season” will now host biathlon in March. And the stage in Pokljuka will open the season. Secondly, instead of two European stages (Russia, France, Finland are not on the calendar), biathlon is again sent overseas to conquer the expanses of North America.

In all disciplines teams represent both men and women.
Each stage consists of 6 races (in rare cases 7 if there is a mixed relay).
The most common type of race is the sprint - a short race of 3 laps, according to the results of which the biathletes will start in the next one - the Pursuit Race.
Otherwise, it is called Pasyut (Pursuit). 60 enter this race top athletes following the results of the sprint, and they start in the same way as they finished in the sprint, including delays. The race consists of 5 laps.
The individual race is perhaps the most boring and most unpredictable of all. In this discipline, if the biathlete does not hit the target, he does not go to the penalty loop. One minute of penalty is simply added to his finishing time. And four firing lines make this race unpredictable. In this race, even an average athlete (not in the top 30) can get to the podium if he shoots clean.
The biathlon schedule 2018 2019 also includes relay races. Race teams, with a common start. each participant runs 3 laps (6km or 7.5km) and passes the baton to the next one. As practice shows, even teams have the most chances to win, even if they have a pronounced leader, or stars.
For example, the women's team of Ukraine, last season in all relay races, finished exclusively on the podium, including the victory in the World Cup, and the victory at the 2014 Olympics. Although it does not include an athlete who would constantly fight for victory in personal races.
But the most spectacular in the schedule of the Biathlon World Cup is the race from the general start.
Thirty best athletes (25 in total + 5 best at this stage) go through a distance of 12.5 or 15 km with four firing lines.

Biathlon in the 2017-2018 season will be rich in sports events of various sizes. Spectators will see the performances of star athletes at the World Cup, the European Championship, the World Championship and the European Open Cup. But the most important event of the publication will be the Olympic Biathlon Tournament. It will be held in the Korean city of Pyeongchang in February 2018. The competition will bring together the best biathletes in the world, among whom there will be many domestic athletes!

Biathlon season schedule 2017 – 2018

The first competition will begin on August 24, 2017 and end on March 25, 2018. Let's take a closer look at the most significant tournaments.

Summer Biathlon World Championship 2017 (August 24 - 27, 2017)

The world championship in this unusual variety of traditional biathlon will be held in the Perm city of Tchaikovsky from 24 to 27 August. Competitions will be held among men, women and juniors. Here's what the event calendar looks like:

• August 25 - mixed relay (2 × 6 + 2 × 7.5);
• August 26 - sprint (10 km for men / 7.5 for women and juniors);
• August 27 - Pursuit (12.5/10 km).

However, viewers should not expect biathlon stars of the first magnitude. Top athletes at this time will be preparing for the competition, which will start at the end of autumn.

European Open Cup 2017/18 (November 24, 2017 – March 17, 2018)

Annual series of biathlon competitions, consisting of 8 stages. The tournament is not very popular. But he also has his fans.

lovers IBU Cup will be able to see their idols in the following stages:

• November 23 – 26, 2017: Beitostolen (Norway);
• 8 – 10 December: Lenzerheide (Switzerland);
• December 13 – 16: Obertilliach (Austria);
• 5 – 7 January 2018: Brezno-Osrblie (Slovakia);
• January 11 – 13: Arber (Germany);
• January 31 - February 3: Martell-Val-Martello (Italy);
• 8 – 11 March: Uvat (Russia);
• 13 – 17 March: Khanty-Mansiysk (Russia).

Biathlon World Cup 2017/2018 (November 24, 2017 – March 25, 2018)

This is one of the most prestigious tournaments. It is a series of 9 individual competitions. According to their results, the athletes who have scored the most points receive a Crystal Globe.

The upcoming World Cup draw will begin in November in the Swedish city of Östersund, and will end next spring in Russia's Tyumen. Here's what the tournament calendar looks like:

• November 24 – December 3, 2017: Östersund (Sweden);
• 4 – 10 December: Hochfilzen (Austria);
• December 11 – 17: Annecy (France);
• 2 – 7 January 2018: Oberhof (Germany);
• January 8 – 14: Ruhpolding (Germany);
• 15 – 21 January: Antholz (Italy);
• 5 – 11 March: Kontiolahti (Finland);
• 12 – 18 March: Oslo (Norway);
• 19 – 25 March: Tyumen (Russia).

The current winner of the main prize for men is Frenchman Martin Fourcade, and for women - German Laura Dahlmeier.

Our team includes Anton Shipulin, Tatyana Akimova, Maxim Tsvetkov, Olga Podchufarova and others. Let's hope that they will be able to compete with their opponents!

European Biathlon Championship 2018 (January 22 – 28, 2018)

Another European Championship. In addition to representatives of Europe, athletes from Mongolia, Australia, Brazil, Canada and many other non-European countries will take part in the tournament. Athletes will be able to test their strength during 4 January days:

• January 24– individual race;
• January 26- sprint;
• January 27- pursuit race;
• 28 January- mixed relay.

In the "table of ranks" the competition is inferior in terms of prestige to the World Cup, the Olympics, and the World Cup. However, this is not a reason not to follow the European Championship. As part of sporting event Russians perform regularly, and they perform, I must say, excellent! Only according to the results of the last edition, our biathletes won 13 awards, 6 of which were of the highest standard!

Olympic Biathlon Tournament 2018 (February 10 - 23, 2018)

And this is the most important event of the season! The best of the best will clash in Korea. After all, on horseback Olympic medals, for which you can compete only once every four years!

The biathlon battles will take place from 10 to 23 February. The detailed schedule is not yet known. Most likely, the competitions of athletes will be hosted by the Alpenzia ski and biathlon stadium, which is located in Pyeongchang.

At the Sochi Olympics, representatives of Russia won only one gold medal. At the upcoming games in Korea, our guys have every chance to improve the previous result!

Winter Olympic Games 2018

Most recently, President of the International Olympic Committee Jacques Rogge announced that South Korean Pchenchang will become the capital of the XXIII winter Olympic Games. According to the voting results, this city was ahead of its main competitors: French Annecy and German Munich. The biathlon tournament, which will be held as part of the Olympics, will be held from February 9 to 25, 2018.

World Cup Schedule 2018

The beginning of the season for Russian fans starts with the final stage of the World Cup, which will be held from 19 to 25 March 2018 in Tyumen. Within the framework of this championship, the following biathlon competitions will take place:

• sprint;
• pursuit;
• relay race;
• mass start;
• individual check-in.

According to the results of the races held, the official rating of participants in individual performances and in the overall standings will be formed. In the season finale, the winner will be announced based on the total points scored in all disciplines, who will receive a cash reward, an international certificate and a special trophy - the Crystal Globe.

According to the traditional scheme, the World Cup is divided into several rounds, which take place on different biathlon tracks. As a rule, the duration of one round is on average 7 days.

In the 2017-2018 season, the World Cup will consist of 9 stages, which are scheduled in the following cities:

1. Östersund (Sweden): November 27 - December 3, 2017;
2. Hochfilzen (Austria): 4 – 10 December 2017;
3. Annecy (France): December 11 - 17, 2017;
4. Oberhof (Germany): January 2 – 7, 2018;
5. Ruhpolding (Germany): January 8 – 14, 2018:
6. Antholz (Italy): January 15 - 21, 2018;
7. Kontiolahti (Finland): 5 – 11 March 2018:
8. Oslo (Norway): March 12 - 18, 2018;
9. Tyumen (Russia): March 19 - 25, 2018.

According to Vladimir Yakushev of the Tyumen region, in the 2018-2019 World Cup season, the capital of the region may be excluded from the list of cities in which the championship stages will be held. This unpleasant news is connected with the decision of the IOC, whose leadership is actively preventing the holding of major international tournaments in our country.

European Championship 2017 - 2018

This continental championship is one of the most significant events of the upcoming biathlon season. The tournament will be held on the slopes of the Italian Ridnaun from 21st to 28th January 2018. According to the established regulations, the championship includes the following disciplines:

• sprint;
• pursuit;
• individual race (among adults and juniors);
• men's and women's relay races;
• mixed relay (men + women).

Within the framework of the tournament, 15 sets of medals will be played.

Junior Biathlon World Championship 2017 - 2018

Estonian center will host the most prestigious championship among juniors winter sports and tourism - the city of Otepää. Competitions for young athletes will be held from February 26 to March 3, 2018.

During the tournament, its participants will compete for 16 sets of awards in the pursuit, relay, individual race and sprint.

SME Cup 2017 - 2018

This international championship has the format of continental biathlon competitions for men and women. Tournament regulations provide: single and mixed relay, sprint, pursuit, as well as competition in the individual race.
Based on the results of the performances, an individual rating and an overall standings of biathletes are formed. The winners of the competition are declared by individual participants and teams that have scored the maximum number of points in the above disciplines.

Preliminary calendar of IBU games 2017 - 2018

Unlike the World Cup, the tournament International Union biathletes is divided into 8 stages:

1. Beitostolen (Norway): November 24 - 26, 2017;
2. Lenzerheide (Switzerland): 8 – 11 December 2017;
3. Obertilliach (Austria): December 13 - 16, 2017;
4. Osrbli (Slovakia): 5 – 7 January 2018;
5. Arber (Germany): January 11 - 13, 2018;
6. Ceile-Gradistei (Romania): February 8 – 11, 2018;
7. Uvat (Russia): March 8 – 11, 2018;
8. Khanty-Mansiysk (Russia): March 13 - 17, 2018.

The preliminary schedule of the IBU Cup confirms that final stages of this tournament, including its final, will be held in Russia. This news is an additional bonus for domestic fans, as they will be able to witness the most spectacular races of the season.

At present, the composition of the Russian national team, which will take part in the 2017-2018 season, has become known. The following are approved as the basis of the men's biathlon team: A. Shipulin, E. Garanichev, M. Tsvetkov, A. Babikov, A. Loginov, A. Volkov, M .Eliseev, Yu.Shopin.