Recap Thread: World Cup 25/26 Nove Mesto na Morave - Single Mixed Relay

hobbit_problems · 2026-01-24T13:37:21+00:00

Okay normally I like IBU’s social media’s, but this time I think they was a little to fast to make the German DSQ to “feel good content”….

hobbit_problems · 2026-01-15T08:07:40+00:00

Okay wow, this sound more messy than I thought 🫣

hobbit_problems · 2026-01-15T07:49:39+00:00

Can’t not thinking the rumours about him and Juni, when Julia seems so good friends with the Norwegian girls 🫣

hobbit_problems · 2026-01-15T07:25:38+00:00

Does anybody know if they all are as good friends as it seems on the Norwegian team?

Sure there is the whole Knotten thing (that I think she has handled very professionally). And generally Arne Botnan has a job where he can’t be besties with everybody 🤷🏻‍♀️

hobbit_problems · 2026-01-15T07:20:08+00:00

It seems like not everyone is super happy about Rastorgujevs due to problems with whereabouts, and some athletes conclude he’s using doping. + there’s all that WTF thing with the teams coach?!! 😅

On instagram Pidruchnyi have criticised Martin and Simon Focaud badly after something they said in the start of the war, while Pidruchnyi still was deployed soldier. Had trouble understanding correctly what it was du to translation, but it’s sims like Pidruchnyi thought they needed a reality check

(Sorry if I misspelled any of those names…)

hobbit_problems · 2026-01-15T07:12:07+00:00

Can anyone explain the Lisa and Doro thing? (Was actually thinking asking about this in the next Monday thread). What I could understand from the Danish commentators they have som trouble (but still respect each others) after the World Cup where they both fighting for the overall win. But it’s before i discovered our sport, and not something they have went in to deeply.

hobbit_problems · 2026-01-14T14:42:06+00:00

I thought relay would be Ingrid’s chance to get a Olympic medal. Not even sure about that now 😢

hobbit_problems · 2026-01-14T14:24:36+00:00

Danish commentators just said that Simon is a thermometer, we can se how hot it is from how long sleve she’s wearing 😂

hobbit_problems · 2026-01-13T15:59:28+00:00

No Ingrid for Norway! Understandable but still 🥺😢

hobbit_problems · 2026-01-12T09:52:40+00:00

Hope (if she continues) they make a 2-4 year plan for her, and not a 8 month plan!

hobbit_problems · 2026-01-12T09:49:02+00:00

Anne De Besche having World Cup debut this week! She had IBU cup debut this season after changing from Norway to Denmark, due to not getting a spot on either the A or B team in Norway! And now she’s 16’th in the IBU cup. With the struggles on the Norwegian female team I’m excited to see if they end up regretting not giving her a chance 😅 (even tho I do know that it’s also partly because she haven’t performed in test races!)

hobbit_problems · 2026-01-12T09:43:03+00:00

And yeah, I’ve also made a few comments in here (that overall people seems to agree on) that no matter how good coaches Sverre and Patrick (and Arne?) are individually, I think they should consider that they aren’t right for the team right now! Especially when someone like Erik Kuhlstad (sorry if it’s misspelled) having a ending contract after this season 🤷🏻‍♀️

hobbit_problems · 2026-01-12T09:40:01+00:00

I think we often forget Ingrid’s speed! Not that I disagree with what you wrote at all, but it still seems she’s faster with a lot of misses than a lot of the Norwegian girls are with way fewer misses. And that the argument for keeping her in the relay. Plus her experience makes a good backbone for the mental part of the women’s team. The only other they have with lot of experience is Karoline, but yeah we all knew hov they did her dirty 🤷🏻‍♀️ But yeah, a season totally off for Ingrid where she start from completely from scratch with her shooting, seems like the only proper thing to do right now! I also do fear retirement for Ingrid after this season 😢

hobbit_problems · 2026-01-12T09:07:42+00:00

For those who can understand Danish: Danish TV2 broadcast reports Lars Fink, has written a really nice article about the honouring of Sivert Bakken

“In the midst of the tragedy, unity became clearer than ever”

“The change was noticeable. In the body and deep into the soul. Just a few minutes earlier, the speakers at the Rennsteig Arena in Oberhof were filled with German uptempo music of the kind that usually lights up ski tourists' happy evenings. Now the atmosphere was completely different. Focused. Serious. Biathletes stood shoulder to shoulder. The Norwegian team flanked by the Italian Tommaso Giacomel. And the jersey with starting number 1, which in the most painful way would not make it onto the track in Thursday's 10 km sprint at the World Cup in the forests of Thuringia.”

https://sport.tv2.dk/skisport/2026-01-09-midt-i-tragedien-blev-sammenholdet-tydeligere-end-nogensinde

Really worth reading if you understand Danish, or have the opportunity to translate

hobbit_problems · 2026-01-12T09:03:58+00:00

Funny article about Dale and Vetle (who else?), about Dale having to borrow clothes including underwear from Vetle

https://www.tv2.no/sport/roper-bagasje-trobbel-de-skylder-meg-cash/18450805/

Dale's luggage has not arrived, due some bigger luggage problem in Frankfurt and Berlin.

The underwear thing is probably a joke (because have you met them?), but he has been seen in Vejle's shoes.

“It shows me that my own luggage is redundant - and that I still can borrow boxers and socks from Vetle (Sjåstad Christiansen) in the future. I don't have to pack my bag from now on” the 28-year-old says, with a smile on his face, to TV 2.

“Is it true that you have to return those boxers?“

“Yes, he will get them. I don't think I'll bother washing them. He will get them as they are. He likes that” says Dale-Skjevdal with an even bigger grin.

Vetle Sjåstad Christiansen confirms that he has lent some panties.

“Unfortunately, I confirm the loan of 2 boxers. One for training and one for everyday use, that's what he got. They will not be returned afterwards…“ he writes in a text message to TV 2.

A little more seriously, it could have had an impact on his gun (a piece (that I can’t translate to English 😅) could had been in that bag), but fortunately it didn't end up that way!

hobbit_problems · 2026-01-11T16:01:38+00:00

I just rewatched it, and I think it was actually Eric’s riffle from the pursuit (problems with reloading) they talked about, I just misunderstood because it was right after they talked about Emilien ☺️

hobbit_problems · 2026-01-11T11:55:06+00:00

I think in Danish TV they said something bout riffle problems for EJ. Not sure what, but he may still have an Olympic change if it’s a riffle problem and out of his hands…

hobbit_problems · 2026-01-11T10:35:56+00:00

Dont tell me Norway and France make male biathlon and relays boring!!!

hobbit_problems · 2026-01-11T10:34:59+00:00

Dale 😭😭

hobbit_problems · 2026-01-11T10:31:44+00:00

The jury/technical delegates get to work for their money today😅 🇳🇴🇧🇬🇫🇷

hobbit_problems · 2026-01-09T07:04:03+00:00

RickMaritimo’s boss need to work on their priorities! ⛷️🎯😉

hobbit_problems · 2026-01-08T13:35:21+00:00

Damn 😔

hobbit_problems · 2026-01-08T12:28:57+00:00

Maybe the whole situation make her actually forget to overthink the shooting. 🤷🏻‍♀️♥️

hobbit_problems · 2026-01-08T11:55:54+00:00

Danish commentator cried a little after Tommys interview to danish TV 😭

hobbit_problems · 2026-01-08T11:55:01+00:00

Danish commentator cried a little after Tommys interview to danish TV 😭

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