From the Opening until the Closing Ceremony, 12 days of matches, races, fights, throws, jumps, spikes, goals, points, scores and so much more in the 18 sports that will make the Rhine-Ruhr 2025 FISU World University Games unforgettable.
8500 participants from over 100 countries have travelled to the six cities – Bochum, Duisburg, Essen, Hagen, Mühleim an der Ruhr, Duisburg and Berlin – that are about to host the Rhine-Ruhr 2025 FISU World University Games.
Across 18 sports, you will see Olympic champions, past FISU World University Games medallists and future world champions, but you will also see the leaders of tomorrow, because the student-athletes that take part to this event have all embarked on dual careers and will also be doctors, engineers, professors and scientists in the future.
To help you wait until the live action from these incredible young people from all five continents, here’s a recap of the documentaries that Eurosport has done for FISU on the road to these upcoming games. There is only one simple address to remember and set as a favourite on your laptop or phone: www.fisu.tv
She is an inspiration, a true role-model. Germany’s Lilly Sellack studies medicine and excels wheelchair basketball since an accident took away the complete use of her legs. She will be competing on the same court and on the same day as other 3xe basketball players in the amazing Jahrhunderthalle in Bochum.
On the left, Olympian and future artistic gymnastic star, Luke Whitehouse from Great Britain. On the right, his mentor for the day, German superhero, Fabian Hambüchen. Watch their chemistry grow as they exchange tips, experiences and laughs.
Tenniswoman and Rhine-Ruhr 2025 ambassador Gina Dittmann travels to Belgium to meet legend Justine Henin. As the conversion goes on, we realise the mentor is also inspired by her mentee’s ability to both play and study at a high level.
Brazilian-born beauty queen, Domitila Barros is using her fame to positively influence the younger generations on social media. She is a proud advocate for inclusivity and sustainability. She takes us on a tour of these Games that are about to change many people’s perspective on the power of sport.
The last athlete’s portrait of this series – which will be shared soon – takes us to Ireland and to Houston, following the powerful backstrokes of Lottie Cullen, who studies and swims in both countries to reach her goal: a final in the Berlin pool this month.
Next up… The Rhine-Ruhr 2025 FISU World University Games Opening Ceremony, with many live music acts, cultural legacies, the student-athlete’s parade and of course, the lighting of the flame. Don’t miss it!
From one ceremony to the other
On FISU.tv, you will get the ALL the action. From the preliminary matches (without commentary) to the most thrilling finals, don’t miss a minute of the 18 sports being played between 16-27 July 2025.
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