Last of the 5 disciplines to begin, ju-jitsu makes its entrance today

All the action of a FISU World University Championship multiplied by five: from 10 July, all 5 disciplines are competing for attention onsite and around the world as the event is streamed live. Don’t miss out!

The combat sports fans are spoilt for choice! From today, you can watch the best student-athletes compete in ju-jitsu, karate, muaythai, wrestling and wushu right on your screen! Which will be the delegation to leave Brazil with the most medals? We will find out on 13 June. In the meantime, enjoy!

Where to follow live and find the results?

The FISU World University Championship Combat Sports will be livestreamed on all competition days, allowing fans around the world to follow the event and cheer on their teams.

For results and to watch live, simply click here. Follow all the action on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube. You can also visit CBDU’s Instagram, Facebook, Flickr and Youtube.

Inaugurated on the 21st of April, 1960, by then president Juscelino Kubitschek, Brasília formally became the third capital of Brazil, after Salvador and Rio de Janeiro. Seen from above, the main area of the city resembles the shape of an airplane. Commonly referred to as the “Federal Capital” or “BSB”, it has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987.

All competitions take place at the Brazilian International Convention Center (CICB), that will be buzzing.

Find out a little more about the sports

Ju-Jitsu was officially recognised by FISU in 2020, highlighting the growth and popularity of the martial art within the university sporting community.

All matches over the 4 days of competition will last 5 minutes.

Women’s weight categories: -45kg; -48kg; -52kg; -57kg; -63kg; -70kg; +70kg.

Men’s weight categories: -56kg; -62kg; -69kg; -77kg; -85kg; -94kg; +94kg.

Karate is part of the FISU calendar since 1998, when the first event was held in France. . The extraordinary interest in the Karate events propelled the event to the forefront regarding participant numbers. The last edition was held in Samsun, Türkiye, in 2022

The competition will last 4 days.

Women’s categories: Kumite: -50kg; -55kg; -61kg; -68kg; +68kg; team event. Kata: individual; team event.

Men’s categories: Kumite: -60kg; -67kg; -75kg; -84kg; +84kg; team event. Kata: individual; team event.

Muaythai was officially incorporated into the FISU World University Championships programme in 2015. The inaugural World University Championship Muaythai was successfully held in Pattaya, Thailand, in 2018. The last edition was held in Samsun, Türkiye, in 2022.

The competition will last 6 days.

Women’s freestyle categories: -45kg; -48kg; -51kg; -54kg; -57kg; -60kg; -63,5kg. Wai Kru. Mixed Team Mai May.

Muaythai was officially incorporated into the FISU World University Championships programme in 2015. The inaugural World University Championship Muaythai was successfully held in Pattaya, Thailand, in 2018. The last edition was held in Samsun, Türkiye, in 2022.

The competition will last 6 days.

Men’s freestyle categories: -57kg; -63,5kg; -67kg; -71kg; -75kg; -81kg; -86kg. Wai Kru. Mixed Team Mai May.

Wrestling has its origins in ancient Greece and Rome, and it has remained largely unchanged in terms of techniques and attire over the centuries.

Although this noble discipline was featured in the programme of the World University Games Summer (previously called Universiade) held in Bucharest, Romania, in 1981, it has not been included in the World University Championship since the 1968 edition held in Istanbul, Türkiye.

The competition will last 5 days.

Women’s freestyle categories: 50kg; 53kg; 55kg; 57kg; -59kg; 62kg; 65kg; 68kg; 72kg; 76kg.

Men’s freestyle categories: 57kg; 61kg; 65kg; 70kg; 74kg; 79kg; 86kg; 92kg; 97kg; 125kg.

Men’s greco-roman categories: 56kg; 60kg; 63kg; 67kg; 72kg; 77kg; 82kg; 87kg; 97kg; 130kg.

Wushu was officially introduced into the programme of the FISU World University Championships in 2014. The inaugural event of the World University Championships took place in Macau, China, in 2018, marking a significant milestone for the sport at the university level The last edition was held in Samsun, Türkiye, in 2022

The competition will last 4 days.

Women’s categories: Taolu (routines): Changquan; Jianshu; Qiangshu; Nanquan; Nandao; Taijiquan; Taijijian. Sanda (free fighting): 48kg; 52kg; 56kg; 60kg
65kg.

Men’s categories: Taolu (routines): Changquan; Daoshu; Gunshu; Nanquan; Nangun; Taijiquan; Taijijian. Sanda (free fighting): 48kg; 52kg; 60kg; 70kg
80kg.

Some pictures from the first two days

The participants

46 delegations from all five continents have travelled to Brasilia for the event, which shows how universal combat sports are. Let’s take a look at who will be competing in Brazil.

Individual Neutral Athletes
Australia
Austria
Belgium
Belarus
Brazil
Bulgaria
Cambodia
Canada
Chile
Croatia
Czechia
Ecuador
Spain
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Haiti
Hong Kong, China
Hungary
Iran
Italy

Republic of Korea
Saudi Arabia
Lebanon
Moldova
Mexico
Northern Macedonia
Netherlands
Norway
New Zealand
People’s Republic of China
Poland
Portugal
Romania
South Africa
Singapore
Switzerland
Slovakia
Sweden
Thailand
Chinese Taipei
Türkiye
Ukraine
United States of America

“In numbers, this is already a historic edition: we will have all five continents represented, 46 delegations countries confirmed, and approximately 600 participants — more than double the previous edition”, rejoices Luciano Cabral, CEO of CBDU, FISU Vice-President, and President of the Organsing Committee. “This reinforces Brazil’s reputation as a benchmark in organising world championships and demonstrates the trust FISU member nations place in our ability to deliver events with excellence and quality.”