The biathlon world Cup in Östersund, Sweden, is set to begin earlier than scheduled due to anticipated weather conditions, impacting athletes like Markéta Davidová who are preparing for the longest race of the season.
The women’s 15-kilometer individual race, originally slated for a later start, will now commence earlier on December 2, 2025, to accommodate the forecast.Davidová, recently discussing challenging months and coping mechanisms in a Mixzona podcast, is among those adjusting to the revised schedule. On the men’s side,Jonáš Mareček,having recovered from a prior condition,is expected to compete,while Jakub Štvrtecký will likely miss the race due to illness. The Östersund event marks the start of the 2025-2026 World Cup season, wiht a full program of races and updated standings available online.