Pokljuka Makes Comeback to Biathlon Circuit
Pokljuka, 13 October - Slovenia's main biathlon venue has received a much-needed face-lift that officials believe will ensure biathlon remains an important winter sport in the country. The inauguration of the Pokljuka Biathlon Centre on Tuesday coincided with news that the venue near Bled would once again play host to the Biathlon World Cup circuit.
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Slovenia's biathlon hopes were the first to give the refurbished Pokljuka Biathlon Centre a try.
Photo: Sandi Mladenovic/STA
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Slovenia's biathletes put the new shooting range at the refurbished Pokljuka Biathlon Centre through its paces.
Photo: Sandi Mladenovic/STA
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Education and Sports Minister Igor Luksic (left) and head of the biathlon section at the Slovenian Ski Association Peter Zupan open the refurbished Pokljuka Biathlon Centre.
Photo: Sandi Mladenovic/STA
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The new shooting range at the refurbished Pokljuka Biathlon Centre.
Photo: Sandi Mladenovic/STA
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The refurbished Pokljuka Biathlon Centre.
Photo: Sandi Mladenovic/STA
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