Athletes compete in the Paralympic Biathlon World Cup.
The IBU Para Biathlon World Cup was held in Notschrei, Germany from Jan 5 to 11. The event served as a preparatory event ahead of the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympics Winter Games, attracting nearly 80 top-tier athletes from 17 countries.
The Chinese delegation, comprising 19 athletes, achieved remarkable results under challenging snowy conditions, securing eight gold, nine silver, and nine bronze medals across 18 events.
Athletes compete at the IBU Para Biathlon World Cup.
Severe weather posed a significant challenge for biathletes, who were competing in a sport that demands precision. Yet the harsh conditions could not dampen the determination of the Chinese team. Demonstrating exceptional skill and resilience, across seated and standing categories, in both short- and long-distance events, Chinese biathletes earned a total of 26 medals. Every cry at the finish line and every smile on the podium vividly embodied the Paralympic spirit of Chinese athletes with disabilities.
Athletes pose for a group photo at the awarding ceremony of the IBU Para Biathlon World Cup.
This competition marked the final IBU Para Biathlon World Cup event for the Chinese paralympic cross-country skiing and biathlon teams ahead of the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympics Winter Games. Following this, the teams will compete in the Para Cross-Country Skiing World Cup.
These competitions form a crucial warm-up phase for the upcoming Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympics Winter Games, allowing the teams to assess top international competitors, and identify their own weakness.