The Russian Biathlon Union (RBU) needs to pay a debt of around €60,000 (£51,500/$67,000) to the International Biathlon Union (IBU) in order to regain full membership rights, the RBU’s first vice-president Alexei Nuzhdov has reportedly said.

instigated following a tip-off from WADA.Allegations remain outstanding against then IBU President Anders Besseberg

that 65 doping cases involving Russian biathletes were allegedly concealed, starting in 2011, although Besseberg

Richard Peterkin was never one to shy away from asking the tough questions during his time as an International Olympic Committee (IOC) member.

criminal investigation focused on doping, fraud and corruption was opened into then President Anders Besseberg

A doping ring has been targeted by police raids at the International Ski Federation (FIS) Nordic Skiing World Championships, currently underway in Seefeld in Austria.

on the IBU headquarters in Salzburg.That action followed evidence that former IBU President Anders Besseberg

Russian biathlete Margarita Vasilyeva could be ruled out of the upcoming International Biathlon Union (IBU) World Championships after she missed three drugs tests in a 10-month period.

December.Austrian authorities are also looking into suggestions the previous IBU leadership of President Anders Besseberg

An External Review Commission established by the International Biathlon Union (IBU) to look into corruption allegations made against the previous leadership has set-up a confidential whistleblower portal, it has been announced. 

Norwegian Anders Besseberg.Criminal investigations focused on doping, fraud and corruption against Besseberg

allegations made by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Intelligence and Investigations Department that Besseberg

Commission was one of the first steps taken by IBU President Olle Dahlin following his election to replace Besseberg

Norwegian Alf Koksvik has been appointed to replace Martin Kuchenmeister as interim secretary general of the International Biathlon Union (IBU).

police report into following a criminal investigation into suspected doping, fraud and corruption out by Besseberg

International Biathlon Union (IBU) President Olle Dahlin has claimed he is "greatly encouraged" by work to reform the crisis-hit organisation.

governing body that had become enveloped by scandal.An investigation continues into former President Anders Besseberg

Martin Kuchenmeister has raised concerns over the future direction of the International Biathlon Union (IBU) under the new leadership after he resigned as acting secretary general of the governing body.

problem for the IBU, still reeling from the alleged corruption scandal involving former President Anders Besseberg

police report into following a criminal investigation into suspected doping, fraud and corruption out by Besseberg

The Russian Biathlon Union (RBU) and the Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA) have sent a joint report to the International Biathlon Union (IBU) on their progress implementing anti-doping measures.

, following the widespread doping scandal in Russia.Allegations are also outstanding against Anders Besseberg

biathlon has been hugely impacted by the country's doping crisis ©Getty ImagesThe criminal probe into Besseberg

Sweden's International Biathlon Union (IBU) President Olle Dahlin has called on the Stockholm-Åre bid for the 2026 Winter Olympics and Paralympics to focus on its "weaknesses".

ImagesDahlin became IBU President during tumultuous times for the organisation, with previous leader Anders Besseberg

A series of focus groups have been held by the International Biathlon Union (IBU) to gather feedback and input on its new strategic plan.

When he was elected to replace Norwegian Anders Besseberg, who remains the subject of criminal investigation

Dahlin claimed the strategic plan would repair the outdated structure of the IBU's constitution.Both Besseberg

The International Biathlon Union (IBU) have confirmed they have received the first interim report of their External Review Commission investigating historic allegations made against the governing body.

of criminal investigations focused on doping, fraud and corruption against former President Anders Besseberg

file-sharing system to assist in the collation and organisation of evidence.Former IBU President Anders Besseberg

The Russian Ambassador to Austria has reportedly said that no evidence of doping by Russian biathletes was provided during a meeting with Austrian prosecutors, with the International Biathlon Union (IBU) saying they will take no action "at this time".

investigation saw the IBU's headquarters raided in April ©Getty ImagesThe case led to then IBU President Anders Besseberg

a police report will be published next month.A separate external review of the allegations against Besseberg

An Austrian police investigation into Russian biathletes and officials is considered part of the ongoing probe into the International Biathlon Union (IBU).

April based on a tip-off by the World Anti-Doping Agency.The case led to then IBU President Anders Besseberg

police report will be published next month.A separate external review of the allegations against Anders Besseberg

Austrian police have launched an investigation into five Russian biathletes and five team officials for anti-doping rule violations connected to last year's World Championships in Hochfilzen, it was announced today.

police had questioned those involved.Austrian police are still investigating former IBU President Anders Besseberg