Biathlon IBU Cup | |
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Status | active |
Genre | sporting event |
Date(s) | Northern wintertime season |
Begins | November |
Ends | March |
Frequency | annual |
Country | varying |
Inaugurated | 1982 |
Organised by | International Biathlon Union |
The IBU Cup in biathlon has been held since the winter seasons of 1982–83 and 1988–89, for women and men, respectively. Until the 2007–08 season this competition was called European Cup. It is the second-rank competition in biathlon after the Biathlon World Cup. The IBU Cup season lasts from November/December to March, with contests in a different venue almost every week.