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 […]
Fencing is easily among the most popular sports at Rhine Ruhr 2025 FISU World University Games, with more than 300 student-athletes from around the world giving their all for a chance at gold in the sport. Inside Messe Essen, the atmosphere is thrilling—cheers and shouts echo from the stands, filling the air with excitement long […]
Eva Eun-kyung Sandersen opened the Rhine-Ruhr 2025 FISU World University Games with a golden performance in women’s individual poomsae on Thursday, 17 July, securing Denmark’s first-ever FISU Games medal in taekwondo. For the 24-year-old pharmacy student from the University of Copenhagen, the victory was not only the result of athletic discipline, but also a personal […]
As applications open for the 2025 FISU Student Ambassadors programme, current ambassadors from different continents share their experiences at organising National Academies. These current FISU Student Ambassadors have engaged students by facilitating national volunteer academies and volunteer training programmes. National Academies allow students to create a platform to enhance university sports in their own countries. […]
The International University Sport Federation’s delegation spent nine days in Korea holding key meetings but also visiting key Games facilities including competition and training venues, and the FISU Games Village construction site. The Chungcheong 2027 FISU World University Games Organising Committee President Changhee Kang announced on 19 May that the International University Sports Federation (FISU) […]
They come from all over the world and share a passion for storytelling, media and sport. Next July, they will join 18 more members of an ambitious Young Sports Media Talents programme to cover the Rhine-Ruhr 2025 FISU World University Games. Founded back in 2011, the FISU-AIPS Young Reporters Programme offers the opportunity to students who are […]
Amongst other achievements, Professor Won was known for her pioneering work in elderly sport and her contribution towards gender equality. She will be greatly missed. The International University Sports Federation mourns the passing of Professor Young-shin Won, who departed this life peacefully on 6 May 2025, at the age of 69. She was a distinguished […]
His lasting contribution to university sports through his role as Secretary General of the Gwangju 2015 Summer Universiade will be remembered. The International University Sports Federation is deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Mr. Yoon-suk Kim, who departed this life peacefully on April 25, 2025, at the age of 72. “It was with […]
