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"A powerful opportunity to inspire the next generation of sports leaders"

Volunteer Leaders Academy 6 June 2025

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. […]

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FISU concludes visit to the Chungcheong 2027 FISU World University Games

Summer Games 19 May 2025

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) […]

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Meet the ten lucky aspiring journalists who will cover the FISU Games in Germany

Summer Games 17 May 2025

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 […]

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FISU deeply saddened by passing of Young-shin Won

Republic of Korea 14 May 2025

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 […]

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FISU mourns passing of Yoon-suk Kim

Summer Games 25 April 2025

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 […]

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Korean Sport & Olympic Committee Delegation visits FISU Headquarters in Lausanne

Republic of Korea 10 April 2025

A high-level delegation from the Korean Sport & Olympic Committee  (KSOC) paid a courtesy visit to the International University Sport Federation, reaffirming the strong ties between the two institutions and their shared commitment to the development of international university sport. The delegation was led by Seungmin Ryu, President of the Korean Sport & Olympic Committee, member of the […]

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Promised fulfilled: Gilli goes 5-for-5 in short track

Winter Games 26 January 2025

As the Torino 2025 FISU World University Games concluded on Thursday, January 23, the legendary ice rink of the 2006 Winter Olympics, Palavela, delivered one last afternoon of short track speed skating excitement. Korean sensation Gilli Kim, a 20-year-old student from Korea University – Sejong Campus, fulfilled her bold pre-Games promise to win every event […]

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Hungary’s Jaszapati among those fighting Korean domination

Winter Games 23 January 2025

The second day of competition in short track speed skating at the Torino 2025 FISU World University Games saw no difference from the first when it came to top spots. On Wednesday, 22 January, Korea triumphed in all three finals at Palavela, the men’s and women’s 500 metres, as well as the mixed team relay. […]