Slovak Biathletes Compete in Kontiolahti World Cup Endurance Race
Kontiolahti, Finland – Three Slovakian women will compete in the women’s endurance race at the Biathlon World Cup in Kontiolahti on Thursday, March 5, 2026. Paulína Bátovská Fialková, Ema Kapustová and Zuzana Remeňová will represent Slovakia in the event, which begins at 17:05 local time.
Slovak Team Lineup and Start Times
Ema Kapustová will be the first Slovakian to start, wearing bib number 9 and scheduled to begin at 17:09:30. Paulína Bátovská Fialková will follow with bib number 20, starting at 17:15:00. Zuzana Remeňová, wearing bib number 63, is set to start at approximately 17:36:30.
Notable Absences
Mária Remeňová will not participate in the race due to recent dental function that prevented her from traveling with the team initially. She arrived in Finland on Wednesday.
Where to Watch
The race will be broadcast live on Šport STVR, ČT Sport, and Eurosport 1. A text-based online broadcast will be available on Sportnet.sk.
About the Athletes
Paulína Bátovská Fialková, born October 25, 1992, is a seasoned Slovak biathlete with previous Olympic appearances in 2014, 2018, 2022 and 2026 [Wikipedia]. She competes for Dukla Banská Bystrica.
Start List
| Bib Number | Name | Country | Start Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Ema Kapustová | Slovakia | 17:09:30 |
| 20 | Paulína Bátovská Fialková | Slovakia | 17:15:00 |
| 63 | Zuzana Remeňová | Slovakia | 17:36:30 |
Source: Sportnet, Winter Sport World