Norwegian biathlon faces internal disputes and athlete career shifts

Several developments are unfolding within the Norwegian biathlon community. Athlete Vebjörn Sörum has criticized the Norwegian Biathlon Association after being removed from the national squad following a period of illness and injury. Sörum expressed that his "trust in the association and those responsible is at zero" and stated he intends to fight for his place, targeting the 2029 World Championships.

Meanwhile, Olympic medalist Sturla Holm Lægreid has announced plans to begin studying physics and astronomy at the University of Oslo. Following a period of personal controversy regarding a public admission of infidelity during the Olympics, Lægreid stated that while biathlon remains a priority, he wants to embrace more aspects of life, noting, "Life is more than just biathlon."

In competition news, Elvira Öberg won the mass start at the Blinkfestival in Norway, while Vetle Sjaastad Christiansen secured two victories at the same event. Additionally, former biathlete Alexander Os has been appointed as a TV expert for the Norwegian broadcaster NRK.