Lisa Vittozzi Postpones Her Return to Competition

Lisa Vittozzi, the reigning World Cup champion, has announced that she is postponing her return to competition while she continues her recovery from a back injury that has sidelined her for the entire first part of the season. The World Cup of biathlon is set to resume in Oberhof from January 9 to 12, where a total of 12 Italian athletes are confirmed for participation, but Vittozzi will not be among them. Recently, she shared on Instagram about the challenges of her recovery, emphasizing the importance of listening to her body and her determination to return to health before competing again. Presently, Vittozzi's timeline for a return remains uncertain, and her hopes of reclaiming the crystal globe seem dim as her absence continues.