Italy
126 new FISU Student Ambassadors join the programme!
From 12 to 13 September 2025, 126 students representing 75 National University Sport Federations (NUSFs) and 3 Continental University Sport Federations (CUSFs) were officially trained to become the new FISU Student Ambassadors. The event opened with a warm welcome from FISU President Leonz Eder, who reminded the participants of the importance of dreaming big. That […]
International Young Reporters’ dreams come true at Rhine-Ruhr 2025
At the Rhine-Ruhr 2025 FISU World University Games, an international friend group emerged in mere moments. Over a shared doner dinner in the late hours of our first evening in Essen, during the infinite tram rides to the main press centre, through the struggles of research trying to find a story, we forged new and […]
Italy’s Boninfante celebrates a season of medals and milestones
Every athlete experiences a moment – or period – that defines their career, and for Mattia Boninfante, the 2024-25 season was exactly that. The Italian volleyball player had an outstanding year, shining both with his club and the national team. His journey reached a new high on Thursday, 24 July as Italy defeated Japan 3-1 […]
‘Crazy gang’ Italy win women’s volleyball gold
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 […]
From fencers to volunteers: a homecoming at the FISU Games
“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 […]
Everywhere you look, you'll see a FISU Student Ambassador at work
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 […]
“I took this job because we work in perspective”
Coach Maurizio Mirarchi guiding the future of Italian women’s water polo. Water polo is a demanding sport that requires lots of sacrifice and dedication. For student-athletes, balancing academics and intense training makes it even more challenging. Maurizio Mirarchi, coach of the Italian women’s team at the Rhine Ruhr 2025 FISU World University Games, understands this […]
