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CZECH TEAM NOMINATION FOR THE IBU WORLD CUP IN NMNM

The fans in Nové Město na Moravě can look forward to seeing not only the national stars Markéta Davidová and Michal Krčmář, as well as rising stars Tereza Voborníková, Tomáš Mikyska and, for the very first time, Jonáš Mareček, who started his career in the local sports club. The start of Jessica Jislová is still in question.

WHO WILL THE FANS IN VYSOČINA ARENA CHEER FOR?

After more than four years, Czech biathletes will once again enjoy the atmosphere of the crowded Vysočina Arena. “The upcoming World Cup at home is very important to us, as well as the World Championships next year – that’s something we are all aiming for,” says Ondřej Rybář, the sports director of the Czech Biathlon Federation.

The Czech national team wants to build on their performance at the World Championships in Oberhof, where they collected eight top ten finishes, including three outstanding results in relays. This was the best result since WCH in Hochfilzen 2017. “It is difficult because there is always only one peak of the season. But we can assume that those who showed great form at the World Championships and didn’t get sick, they could stay in a solid shape. Of course, those who have completed a full programme at the World Championships may struggle with fatigue, therefore the training is relatively easy now. It is important to regain strength before the last trimester,” mentions Rybář.

The men’s nomination remains the same as for the World Championships. Jessica Jislová will also arrive to Nové Město na Moravě, but her start is uncertain due to prolonged health condition. Eliška Václavíková left for the IBU Cup in Canmore, Canada.

“The World Cup, IBU Cup and the Youth Junior World Championships all take place at the same time and we need to have all three events covered. We are also defending the quotas at the IBU Cup,” says Ondřej Rybář.

The World Cup in Nové Město na Moravě kicks off on Thursday, March 2 with Men Sprint. Course tickets are still on sale for the whole week, stadium tickets are only available for weekdays. The Vysočina Arena will be packed full during the weekend.The last available tickets can be purchased here. The organizers are also preparing several free sectors along the tracks.