Biathlon 4 All Festival brings together the next generation of biathlon in South-East Europe

The Biathlon 4 All Festival on 10-12 July 2026, concluded with resounding success, bringing together young athletes, coaches, volunteers and biathlon enthusiasts from across the region for a celebration of sport, friendship and community.

Organised as part of the Biathlon 4 All project, the festival hosted the largest children's biathlon event ever held in South-East Europe. The event demonstrated the growing popularity of biathlon in the region and highlighted the power of cooperation, dedication and a shared vision to create new opportunities for young people.

Throughout the festival, participants enjoyed not only competitive racing but also an atmosphere built on inclusion, fair play and international friendship. Every target hit, every finish line crossed and every smile reflected the spirit of an event designed to inspire the next generation of biathletes.

The Biathlon 4 All team extends its sincere thanks to all athletes, coaches, national delegations, volunteers, partners and supporters whose commitment made the festival possible. Special appreciation goes to the participating teams from Serbia, Slovenia, Croatia, Romania, Bulgaria, Greece, North Macedonia, Montenegro, and Bosnia and Herzegovina, whose presence reinforced the importance of regional cooperation and sporting friendship.

One of the festival's defining moments was the Fun Race, which welcomed a remarkable number of children and young people eager to experience biathlon. Their enthusiasm, curiosity and excitement clearly demonstrated the growing interest in the sport and its bright future. For the organisers, seeing so many young participants at the start line was one of the greatest rewards of the entire project and a strong motivation to continue developing opportunities for youth participation.

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