On Sunday, November 30, the World Cup in biathlon for the 2025/26 season will begin in Östersund, Sweden, where mixed relays will take place. This week, Ukrainian biathletes will compete for medals in the mixed relay format.
The single mixed relay will start at 15:00 local time, featuring Ukraine represented by Anton Dudchenko and Oleksandra Merkusheva, who will start under number 11. Following this, at 17:40, the mixed relay will include Bohdan Tsymbal, Bohdan Borkovsky, Anastasia Merkusheva, and Olena Horodna, who received the 8th starting number.
World Cup Competition Schedule
The World Cup in Östersund will not be limited to just mixed relays. The competition program also includes individual races scheduled for December 2-3, sprints on December 5-6, and pursuit races on December 7. These matches will be an important stage for athletes in preparation for upcoming international competitions.
“This year we hope for high results. Our athletes have prepared for this moment, and we believe in their capabilities,” – note the coaches of the Ukrainian national team.
We wish our athletes good luck in the competitions and believe that they will be able to represent Ukraine well on the international stage!
