After a doping suspension, Italian biathlete Passler has successfully appealed her case and has been reinstated. However, she will not compete in the relay events due to being unable to accumulate the necessary points for the mass start. Meanwhile, her teammate Vittozzi achieved a fifth-place finish in the recent sprint competition. This situation raises serious questions about the effectiveness of doping regulations and the impacts on athletes' careers, as Passler's reinstatement comes at a time when integrity in sports is under scrutiny. The implications of these developments could affect not only the athletes involved but also the broader perception of biathlon as a sport.