EFNS competes with Ecoaims biathlon systems
EFNS – or European Forester’s Biathlon Competition gathers enthusiasts, beginners and sports people alike for a grand biathlon festival held in Nove Mesto, Czech Republic.
This great event that gathered participants from over 20-countries have now taken a giant leap forward with Ecoaims optical biathlon systems premiered on this event during the race 9-15 February.
Full Ecoaims biathlon range with 23 lanes enables reliable, accurate, eco-friendly and safe competition for large events with hundreds or even thousands of participants, such as EFNS 2025.
Optical Ecoaims Biathlon System enables a precise aiming and tracking of each shot. Shots can be replayed and precisely analyzed from start to after hold.
The basic working principle of Ecoaims optical biathlon rifles:
Petri Matikainen, CEO of Ecoaims Oy was on-site to hear and see the very first optical biathlon races in Nove Mesto. He send his on-site greetings:
“The event in Nove Mesto was a great success, bringing together around 570 participants, ranging from 10-year-olds to competitors over 81 years old. The competition included both standing and prone shooting, with younger categories (U10 and U13) shooting exclusively from a prone position. The atmosphere was much more relaxed than traditional biathlon events, with participants from all age groups, including families.
The competition was held at the Nove Mesto arena, the same venue that will host the IBU World Cup on March 6–9, 2025. The organizing team was highly professional, with many of the same volunteers who work at the World Cup.
A notable difference from standard biathlon was that athletes used rifle supports, making shooting more accessible. The introduction of electronic shooting was well received, allowing younger participants to engage in the sport earlier than before. Safety was another key advantage, as athletes could practice shooting more frequently compared to traditional live ammunition.”
Petri Matikainen – CEO / Ecoaims
