The schedule for the penultimate stage of the Biathlon World Cup has been changed due to the weather.

The Biathlon World Cup calendar in Pokljuka has been changed. The relevant changes are indicated on the official page of the International Biathlon Union.

The distribution of races for the penultimate stage of the Biathlon World Cup in Pokljuka has been altered due to unfit weather conditions. High temperatures and rain have led to the postponement of the race start.

The format of the races has also changed. Instead of classic individual races, biathletes will hold short 'individuals' at a shorter distance.

Due to these postponements, both short individual races will take place on the same day: March 13. Mass starts are scheduled for Saturday, and a mixed relay for Sunday.

Schedule for the eighth stage of the Biathlon World Cup

• Thursday, March 13, 12:30. Short individual race, women
• Thursday, March 13, 16:15. Short individual race, men
• Saturday, March 15, 14:35. Mass start, women
• Saturday, March 15, 16:45. Mass start, men
• Sunday, March 16, 13:05. Single mixed
• Sunday, March 16, 15:50. Mixed relay

The Ukrainian men's biathlon team won bronze at the World Cup in Nové Město.

Before the relay start, our team was expected to fight for a place in the top 10. But the guys managed to achieve a real sports miracle and finished in third place.

The Ukrainian team included Artem Tyshchenko, Vitaliy Mandzyn, Anton Dudchenko, and Dmytro Pidruchnyi.

Artem Tyshchenko started first on the distance and passed the baton in ninth place. Vitaliy Mandzyn passed the baton in tenth place. Anton Dudchenko impeccably handled all targets and finished his leg in fifth place. Last on the distance was Dmytro Pidruchnyi, who used extra cartridges and managed to finish in third place.

This bronze medal became Ukraine's first award at the World Cups in the last three seasons.

Biathlon World Cup. Nové Město. Relay, men

March 9

1. France (0+4) 1:16:24.3
2. Norway (1+8) +1:26.6
3. Ukraine (0+7) +2:45.4
4. Germany (4+9) +2:57.1
5. Austria (0+10) +4:07.2
6. Italy (3+8) +4:28.8