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The Torino 2025 FISU World University Games in numbers

Winter Games 20 February 2025

Almost one month ago, the best student-athletes from winter sports left Piemonte to go back home, their heads filled with unforgettable memories. The Organising Committee held one last press conference on 19 February. The aim of the gathering was of course to look back and celebrate the achievements of these resent FISU Games Winter. It […]

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FISU Executive Committee attributes 2026 FISU Championships to host cities worldwide

Championships 10 February 2025

The FISU Executive Committee, under the leadership of Secretary General and CEO Matthias Remund, has officially assigned the host cities for the 2026 FISU World University Championships. The announcement took place during a key meeting on 12 January 2025, marking an important milestone in the preparation for these university sports competitions. The following cities, countries […]

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Sport and Culture during the Torino 2025 WUG

Winter Games 27 January 2025

The Torino 2025 FISU World University Games didn’t only celebrate athletic excellence but also offered a rich cultural programme that immersed participants and spectators in Italy’s vibrant traditions. This programme was organised to celebrate creativity, wisdom, pride in one’s heritage, investment in the future and hope, all while embracing pure enjoyment. The Organising Committee developed […]

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Sweden, Italy capture last freestyle titles

Winter Games 22 January 2025

The final day of freeski and freestyle skiing at the Torino 2025 FISU World University Games delivered a dramatic yet memorable conclusion on Wednesday, 22 January in the mountains of Bardonecchia. The men’s and women’s ski cross events took place amidst challenging weather conditions, showcasing incredible performances from the student-athletes. Heavy fog in the morning […]

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Alpine skiing concludes: challenges, triumphs and a beaming champion

Winter Games 22 January 2025

The men’s slalom concluded the Torino 2025 FISU World University Games alpine skiing competition on Wednesday, 22 January. The entire skiing community came together once again as athletes cheered each other on. The fact that Italy was able to win one more medal on the final day of action in Bardonecchia contributed to a perfect […]

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"Studying has made me more reflective on the pitch"

Winter Games 22 January 2025

He might have won the football European Championship with Italy in 2021, but throughout his career Giorgio Chiellini has proven to be a champion off the pitch as well. Indeed, the defender graduated from the Liceo Scientifico. He then enrolled at the University of Turin, where he graduated with honours in Economics in 2010 and […]

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Community, competition, and the road ahead

Winter Games 21 January 2025

On Tuesday, 21 January, the Torino 2025 FISU World University Games showcased exciting parallel giant slalom action, where top-tier snowboarding talent was matched by the strong sense of community among the student-athletes. As much as the competition highlighted their skills, it was the camaraderie that defined the day, showing how these international racers support each […]

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Anticipation builds as Torino prepares for short track speed skating

Winter Games 21 January 2025

The Palavela arena is set to come alive on Tuesday, 21 January with the dynamic sounds of short track speed skaters starting competition at the Torino 2025 FISU World University Games. Teams scheduled to hit the ice for day 1 of short track events engaged in intensive training on Monday, aiming to deliver peak performances […]