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9047 participants dug for gold in a region known for its mining tradition

Summer Games 27 July 2025

The Rhine-Ruhr 2025 FISU World University Games will be remembered for the excellent level of the sports competitions, the inclusive feeling on the field of play but also in the stands where the public, the volunteers and the participants from 102 countries shared unforgettable experiences. 102 countries, 9047 participants, 1970 universities. 913 media accredited, over […]

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Splashing into the history books

Summer Games 26 July 2025

Germany secures first medal in women’s water polo with final victory over USA. The Rhine-Ruhr 2025 FISU World University Games women’s water polo tournament ended in extraordinary fashion on Saturday, 26 July as the champions, Germany, held Team USA scoreless through the first half. Captain Sinia Plotz led the remarkable charge for the winners, scoring […]

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Judoka turned photographer now captures favorite sport through lens

Summer Games 25 July 2025

Germany’s Marcel Haupt is a photographer who truly stands apart from the crowd. While others use digital single-lens reflex cameras, the German embraces the timeless artistry of an old analog version. This choice, despite its limitations, infuses his images with a rare and striking depth that moves the viewer. But it’s not only his technique […]

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The technical wizardry helping hammer thrower to land medals

Summer Games 24 July 2025

German hammer thrower Merlin Hummel is adding the intricacies of Applied AI to his sport – with medal-winning results. The 23-year-old reached the hammer throw final at the Olympic Games in Paris last year, and on Wednesday in Bochum claimed silver at the Rhine-Ruhr 2025 FISU World University Games. “Hammer throw is a really complex […]

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‘Crazy gang’ Italy win women’s volleyball gold

Summer Games 24 July 2025

Italy beat Japan in the women’s volleyball gold medal match on Wednesday and then immediately entered another competition – to decide who would lead the post-match celebrations in Berlin. The team with big ambitions and even larger personalities looked comfortable from the opening exchanges at the Max-Schmeling-Halle, losing only the second set en route to […]

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Home-court advantage

Summer Games 24 July 2025

Wednesday, 23 July marked the debut of the judo competition at the Rhine-Ruhr 2025 FISU World University Games. A discipline based on the philosophy of maximizing efficiency and minimising effort, where a single, well-executed move can immediately end a bout, and sometimes secure a medal. That’s exactly what happened on the day for Helen Habib, […]

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From fencers to volunteers: a homecoming at the FISU Games

Summer Games 24 July 2025

“If you want to see the whole world, come to the FISU Games.” These words come from Rajan Prashar and Tariq Hussain, former FISU World University Games fencers representing India, who are now returning to the Games in a new role — as fencing venue volunteers. “It is the love for fencing and world sport […]

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Everywhere you look, you'll see a FISU Student Ambassador at work

Summer Games 23 July 2025

46 current and past members of the programme are involved in the smooth running of the Rhine-Ruhr 2025 FISU World University Games. They occupy all roles, from Head of Delegation to athlete. They met on 22 July in Essen. After so many monthly webinars and online meetings, the current members of the FISU Student Ambassador […]