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FISU joins the International Conference of NGOs in Official Partnership with UNESCO

France 23 December 2024

The event, under the central theme “Building Capacity for Action”, took place from 17 to 19 December 2024 at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris. Marking a significant milestone, the International University Sports Federation (FISU) participated in the conference for the first time as a recognised NGO with consultative partnership status at UNESCO. Opening highlights and conference […]

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Road to Torino 2025: Amélie Klopfenstein and her mentor Johan Clarey

Winter Games 5 November 2024

The first Eurosport Mentoring before the Torino 2025 FISU World University Games Winter brings together French 2022 Olympic Games silver medallist Johan Clarey and Swiss Lausanne 2020 Youth Olympic Games double gold medallist Amélie Klopfenstein. She is Swiss, young, talented and full of dreams. He is French, experienced and full of good advice. What they […]

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South African speedster Anele Mgwazela "loves, breathes and eats rugby"

Championships 27 September 2024

The enthusiastic education student and rugby sevens athlete looks back on her promising career so far. You may have caught a glimpse of rising South African Rugby Sevens star Anele Mgwazela at the FISU World University Championship Rugby Sevens in Aix Marseille Provence at the beginning of the summer? Find out more about this talented […]

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So many Olympians are also student-athletes

Summer Games 15 August 2024

35 Paris 2024 medallists (47 medals in total!) took part at the Chengdu 2021 FISU World University Games Summer last year. And many other former and current FISU athletes also shone on the world stage during the recent Olympic Games. The Olympic Games represent the ultimate goal for most athletes. Among these competitors are a […]

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FISU President completes successful visit to Olympic Games

France 6 August 2024

President Leonz Eder met with more than 15 key sports leaders including Presidents of Federations, IOC Members, representatives of other sports organisations and government representatives. International University Sports Federation (FISU) President, Leonz Eder completed a successful visit to Paris at the start of the Olympic Games, meeting more than 15 key sports leaders and taking […]

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The French triumph on home turf

Championships 13 June 2024

After several missed attempts, “Les Bleus” beat South Africa 22-15 to win the men’s tournament. Japan defeated Canada 21-12 in the women’s final of the Aix Marseille Provence 2024 FISU World University Championship Rugby Sevens. The Aix Marseille Provence 2024 FISU World University Championship Rugby Sevens provided its fair share of sweat, surprises and smiles […]

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France sailed to victory on Lake Garda

Championships 10 June 2024

The Desenzano 2024 FISU World University Championship Sailing crowned the French team, in front of Italy 2 and Singapore. The timid winds on the second day of racing played with everyone’s nerves but made the competition even more interesting. Sixteen competing teams, made up of around ninety sailors and representing the fourteen nations registered, divided […]