Overview
- The DSV confirmed Franziska Preuß had influenza and COVID-19, she is recovering and will travel to Hochfilzen with Selina Grotian, with start approvals to be made within one to two days.
- The women’s lineup adds Julia Kink in place of Marlene Fichtner and the men’s team brings in David Zobel for Lucas Fratzscher, alongside Justus Strelow, Philipp Nawrath, Philipp Horn, Danilo Riethmüller, Simon Kaiser, and planned starters Vanessa Voigt, Janina Hettich-Walz, Julia Tannheimer, and Anna Weidel.
- Johanna Puff collapsed on an uphill during the IBU Cup pursuit in Obertilliach, was taken to hospital and later discharged, and the cause has not been announced.
- Germany left Östersund without a podium, recording two fourths, three eighths and a tenth across events, underscoring early-season form concerns.
- Sport director Felix Bitterling said there is no reason to panic, stressing solid bases in skiing and shooting and the need to have both align on race day.