Winter sports: good conditions, but regional differences
Frosty conditions in the Harz Mountains, the Ore Mountains and the Thuringian Forest invite winter sports enthusiasts to get active. But not all the slopes are ready yet.
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You can ski here at the weekend
Even when the big snow is gone, ski resorts in Saxony and Thuringia remain open.
Last shooting decides: DSV quartet finishes fifth
Not much was missing: But the German biathletes also missed the first relay podium this winter in front of their home crowd.
German female biathletes third in relay in Oberhof
The German ski hunters quickly fall behind in the relay. But then Hettich-Walz initiates the chase. And in the end, they cheer.
Biathlete Horn falls ill: no more races in Oberhof
Philipp Horn delivers a good sprint in his home stadium, finishing seventh. He wanted to attack in the pursuit. But now he has to take a break.
After darts in forced break: biathletes want next successes
Reading, darts and mushroom risotto: the biathletes use the rest day in Oberhof to relax. Nevertheless, the focus is fully on the next races.
Biathlete Giacomel cries for friend: Dedicate Olympic victory to him
Bakken's sudden death shocked many in the sport of biathlon. How Tommaso Giacomel searches for his focus between grief and hope - and what he wants to dedicate to his deceased friend.
Weather caprices: Biathlon race in Oberhof postponed
The wind is already blowing strongly in the Oberhof biathlon arena. And the weather is set to become even more unstable. That's why the organizers are bringing forward the women's sprint.
Biathletes want to continue their winning streak in Oberhof
Franziska Preuß comes to Oberhof for the first home World Cup of the year as the overall World Cup leader. Selina Grotian also has great self-confidence after her first World Cup victory.
Austrian lesson at the German home race
The best German finishes fifth - in Oberhof. The first four places go to the neighboring country. Again. A bitter defeat against Austria, where Georg Hackl works.
Two German doubles in the lead at the Oberhof World Cup
Luge athletes Hannes Orlamünder and Paul Constantin Gubitz celebrate their first World Cup victory on their home track.
Two German doubles in the lead at the Oberhof World Cup
Luge athletes Hannes Orlamünder and Paul Constantin Gubitz celebrate their first World Cup victory on their home track.
Doll lacks cleverness in shooting duel with Norway
The German biathletes are doing well on the run, but are losing out to their Norwegian rivals at the shooting range. That should change in the relay.
Messed up prone shooting: Doll has no chance in pursuit
The Norwegians dominate the biathletes' pursuit race in Oberhof. The local heroes, on the other hand, have big problems at the shooting range.
Preuß sprints to second place - Braisaz-Bouchet wins
The German biathletes are still in good form. Franziska Preuß comes second for the third time this winter. It's close again.
Two sprints on Friday: biathletes get started in Oberhof
The Biathlon World Cup in Oberhof starts a day late on Friday. The schedule for the fourth event of the season was disrupted by heavy rain, gusts of wind and sub-zero temperatures. The men's sprint over ten kilometers starts on Friday at 11:20 am (ARD). The women's 7.5-kilometre race starts at 2.25 ..
Breathe a sigh of relief in Oberhof: Biathlon competitions start on Friday
Once again, the weather is not playing into the hands of the Oberhof biathlon organizers. The conditions are more than difficult. But the race can now start a day late.
Weather in Oberhof: Organizers "cautiously optimistic"
The festivities in Oberhof start one day later. The organizers of the Biathlon World Cup are worried about the weather. However, they are still fighting to be able to hold fair competitions.
Coach Filbrich: Biathlon successes "not a flash in the pan"
Jens Filbrich was world-class in cross-country skiing and has been coaching biathletes for six months now. His interim assessment is positive.
Eleven-time luge world champion sees no chance of Olympic competitions in Oberhof in 2026
Sascha Benecken, the eleven-time luge world champion, sees no possibility of Oberhof hosting the 2026 Olympic competitions due to the lack of infrastructure.