Overview
- The German federation confirmed Franziska Preuß and Selina Grotian are sidelined with COVID‑19, prompting a recall for Marlene Fichtner and sprint starts for Vanessa Voigt, Janina Hettich‑Walz, Julia Tannheimer, Anna Weidel and Julia Kink.
- Tommaso Giacomel won the men's sprint ahead of Eric Perrot and Philipp Horn, giving Germany its first World Cup podium of the season.
- Lou Jeanmonnot took the women's sprint as Vanessa Voigt finished seventh and Anna Weidel eighth; Julia Simon returned from a federation suspension and placed 19th.
- The International Biathlon Union said it will keep Russia’s federation and athletes suspended, as an open letter from Athletes for Ukraine criticized Martin Fourcade, who said he only sought to facilitate contact in his IOC role.
- Germany’s David Zobel fought back into the World Cup squad and set a top‑15 goal for Hochfilzen after strong IBU Cup performances.