Overview
- Organisers advanced both sprint events to Thursday due to predicted heavy snowfall and wind gusts above 80 km/h that were expected on Friday.
- The men’s 10 km sprint now starts at 11:30, followed by the women’s sprint at 14:15, creating an unscheduled rest day on Friday.
- ARD and Eurosport are broadcasting the adjusted programme on TV and via livestream, with Eurosport’s discovery+ stream offered as a paid option.
- A tribute to the late Norwegian biathlete Sivert Guttorm Bakken is planned before the men’s race, according to the broadcast schedule.
- Norway pre-named six athletes for the February Olympics, with four men already listed and two places still open, while only Maren Kirkeeide and Karoline Knotten are confirmed on the women’s side.