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Spain put its stamp on this thrilling first edition

Championships 12 July 2026

With five medals out of nine, the host nation proved that Spain really is one of the homes of the sport. Italy and France shared the remaining spots on the podiums in Málaga. History was written in the heated atmosphere of the padel club in Málaga where the very first FISU World University Championship of […]

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Three home teams in the first world university padel finals

Championships 10 July 2026

The women’s gold and silver will for sure be 100% Spanish and the men’s gold and silver will automatically go to Italy in two finals opposing pairs from the same countries. The mixed doubles will oppose France to another Spanish pair. Make sure to watch all the podium games here. The FISU World University Championship […]

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The tournament enters the quarter-finals phase

Championships 8 July 2026

France, Italy and of course hosts Spain have all managed to qualify multiple teams for the run to the podiums of this thrilling first world university padel competition. Make sure to follow live here! Three more days of padel frenzy in Málaga, as the best student-athletes move closer to the very first university crowns of […]

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Padel enters FISU Championships court in Málaga

Championships 3 July 2026

After being officially recognised by the International University Sports Federation in February 2025, the super popular racket sport kicks off its very first university championship in Spain. 20 student-athletes from the top 500 world ranking will be competing. It is no coincidence that the Spain is hosting this historic maiden championship, with latest data from […]

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Brasilia showcased combat sports at their very best

Championships 8 June 2026

Five continents represented, five disciplines on the programme and dozens of beautiful medals awarded to so many inspirational student-athletes. Look back on a thrilling event. The combat sports fans were spoilt for choice last week with the best student-athletes in the world competing in ju-jitsu, karate, muaythai, wrestling and wushu right in Brazilia. Did you […]

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"Being surrounded by so many athletes balancing study and training was so inspiring"

Championships 27 March 2026

The Australian UniRoos took to the international stage at the 2026 FISU World University Cross-country Championships in Cassino, Italy from 14-15 March. Imogen Baker and Ben Bishop share their experiences from Italy. In the lead-up to the Championships, the UniRoos faced travel and logistical uncertainty in getting to Cassino, with some student-athletes who were due […]

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Torino 2025 para-student athletes win 24 medals at Milano Cortina

Winter Games 18 March 2026

They competed in para alpine skiing and para cross-country skiing at the last FISU World University Games. At the Paralympics, they added para biathlon to their list of skills! Congratulations to the ten new medallists who took part to both events on the Italian snow. They come from France, Germany, Spain, Poland and Finland, they […]

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The first FISU medals of 2026 have found their winners!

Championships 16 March 2026

Student-athletes from all five continents and from 10 different countries ran their way to the cross-country podiums on 14-15 March in Cassino, Italy. The 2026 FISU World University Championship season has officially started, with two days of intense competition in the south of Italy, on the beautiful grounds of the University of Cassino. 258 student-athletes […]