FISU proposes monthly webinars involving internal and external speakers and contributors on topics relevant for the university sport movement. They are open to anyone interested, so don’t waste any more time and sign up!
The 2026 FISU Gender Equality webinars will continue to spotlight innovative projects, policies, and best practices from across the global sports community that advance gender equality and inclusion. Through concrete examples and lived experiences, the webinar will explore both the challenges and the progress shaping women’s careers in sport, on and off the field.
The contributions of our guest speakers aim to inspire student-athletes, administrators, and future decision-makers to actively shape a more inclusive and equitable sporting landscape. Join us!
On Wednesday 10 March, three very exciting guests will intervene under the theme “Equal Voices, Equal Play: Empowering the Next Generation of Student-Athletes”. Read on to find out who you will “meet” online
Pedro Dias, Gender Equality & Inclusion Manager at the International Olympic Committee
Pedro Dias, a former elite judoka, leads the design and implementation of initiatives, frameworks, and programmes that promote gender equality and inclusion across the Olympic Movement.
As part of the IOC team responsible for gender-related strategy, he regularly represents the organisation at major international sport and inclusion events, including global conferences and gender equality forums. His work focuses on empowering athletes, supporting gender equality projects, and driving inclusive policies and practices throughout sport governance and delivery.
Sabrina Miyabara, Brazilian table tennis student-athlete
Sabrina Miyabara is a rising Brazilian table tennis star, strong in youth and senior national competitions and transitioning into the international university stage. She combines athletic performance with her academic pursuits and is seen as one of the promising young players coming through the Brazilian table tennis ranks. Sabrina started playing table tennis at about 9 years old, encouraged by her father.
Her achievements so far include:
- Gold medal with the team at the Pan-American Sub-19 Championships.
- Brazilian Championship (Sub-19) title
- Gold medal at the World Youth Championship (Sub-17)
- Bronze medal at the South American Sub-19 Championships
Gizem Girişmen, FISU Champion Awardee 2025
Paralympic gold medallist, Gizem Girişmen is a leading advocate for gender equality, athlete empowerment, and inclusive sports policy in Türkiye and beyond. She has held key roles in the International Paralympic Committee, European Paralympic Committee, and Turkish sports governance. She also mentored young female para-athletes through initiatives like WOMENTORING, where she empowered them to build careers in both sport and leadership.
As current advisor of the Ministry of Youth and Sports, Chair of the Para Shooting Technical Committee and a PhD researcher on Paralympic athletes’ dual careers, she bridges sport, policy, and gender equity and inclusion, earning national and international recognition for her impactful work.
The webinar will be moderated by Svea Thamsen, FISU Gender Equality and Student Committee member.
Equal Voices, Equal Play: Empowering the Next Generation of Student-Athletes
Tuesday 10 March 2026, 13:30 – 15:00 CET
The next FISU Webinar will be about Dual Careers and will take place in April. More info soon!
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