Biathlon Head Coach Uros Velepec Resigns, Tobias Reiter Named Successor

The German Ski Association confirms Velepec's departure and appoints Reiter to guide the team toward the 2026 Olympics.

Uros Velepec, 58, has stepped down as Germany's biathlon head coach, citing the need for a new approach to improve team performance.
Tobias Reiter, 39, who previously coached in the IBU Cup and served as a women's discipline coach, will take over immediately.
Velepec's resignation follows a disappointing World Championship where the men's team failed to secure any individual medals.
The German Ski Association plans to use the remaining three World Cup weeks to prepare for the 2026 Winter Olympics under Reiter's leadership.
Velepec emphasized that the decision was not spontaneous but aimed at providing the team with a fresh perspective for future success.