The President of the Russian Biathlon Union (RBU), Viktor Maigurov, and the coach of the Russian synchronized swimming team, Gana Maksimova, are included in the database of the Ukrainian website “Peacemaker”*, as evidenced by the resource data.

They are charged with an attempt on the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine. It is noted that in 2025, Maygurov and Maksimova met with the director of the sports training center for Russian national teams (then acting director) Roman Grishin.

A two-time Olympic medalist and three-time world champion in biathlon, Maigurov has headed the RBU since 2020.

* The site is recognized as extremist and banned in Russia.

German biathletes Janina Hettich-Waltz and Justus Strehlow became the winners of the “Christmas Race”, held at the Veltins Arena stadium in Gelsenkirchen (Germany).

Hettich-Waltz and Strehlov won with a result of 33 minutes 12.9 seconds, the Germans made one mistake on the shooting range. The second place was taken by the Frenchmen Lou Jeanmonnot and Fabien Claude (+21.4; 4 misses), the top three was completed by the Norwegians Uni Arnekleive and Mats Everby (+1.12.8; 4).

The traditional “Christmas Race” was held for the 22nd time.

German biathletes Janina Hettich-Waltz and Justus Strehlow won the mass start as part of the “Christmas Race”, which takes place at the Veltins Arena stadium in Gelsenkirchen (Germany).

Hettich-Waltz and Strehlov covered the distance in 33 minutes 13.9 seconds, making four mistakes at the shooting range. The second were the Frenchmen Lou Jeanmonnot and Fabien Claude (+10.8; 7 misses), the third were the Norwegians Juni Arnekleive and Mats Everby (+28.9; 6).

There will be a pursuit race later on Sunday.

The “Christmas Race” is being held for the 22nd time.