According to the IBU press service, this decision was made in order to minimize the number of athletes' travel in order to protect the health of the competitors.
Thus, the first and second stages of the World Cup will be held in Kontiolahti.
The first stage competitions start on November 27.
It is noted that the third and fourth stages will take place in the Austrian Hochfilzen.
The fourth stage was originally planned to be held in French Annecy.
Earlier it was reported that the start of the IBU Cup will be postponed to 2021.