Italian biathlon star Lisa Vittozzi will miss the biathlon season premiere in Kontiolahti. 

Vittozzi will not start in Kontiolahti, Finland, the biathlon World Cup premiere in less than two weeks, and not return to the World Cup before the stage in Hochfilzen, Austria.

According to a press release from the Italian Winter Sports Federation (FISI), “Lisa Vittozzi will not take part in the trip to Kontiolahti, the first stage of the Biathlon World Cup, scheduled from November 30 to December 8. The holder of the crystal globe is recovering from a back problem that has forced her to slow down her preparation a lot in recent weeks, and has decided in agreement with the technical staff to skip the races in Finland and refine her condition in view of the subsequent commitment in Hochfilzen from December 13 to 15,” says the press release and adds:

“Vittozzi will prepare in Obertilliach in the next few days together with a coach from the national staff and will be followed by a physiotherapist from the team.”

FACTS Kontiolahti World Cup Season 2024/2025 (more information can be found HERE)

• When: Saturday, November 30 to Sunday, December 8 
• Who: Elite national biathletes – women and men
• Where: Kontiolahti, Finland
• What: IBU World Cup in Kontiolahti, Finland

PROGRAM

• November 30, 13:15 CET: Single Mixed Relay (W+M)
• November 30, 15:45 CET: Mixed Relay (W+M)
• December 1, 13:45 CET: Men 4×7.5km Relay
• December 1, 17:25 CET: Women 4x6km Relay
• December 3, 16:20 CET: Men 15km Short Individual
• December 4, 16:20 CET: Women 12.5km Short Individual
• December 6, 16:20 CET: Men 10km Sprint
• December 7, 17:10 CET: Women 7.5km Sprint
• December 8, 14:30 CET: Men 15km Mass Start
• December 8, 17:10 CET: Women 12.5km Mass Start

Also Read: Biathlon World Cup and World Championships: Calendar for the 2024/2025 winter season

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