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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. […]

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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 […]

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France wins the overall medal table by far!

Winter Games 14 January 2025

The “Tricolores” have managed to remain on the top step “podium of podiums” with an impressive total of 40 (18 gold, 8 silver and 14 bronze). France is followed by Korea (20) and Finland (15) A competition within the competition. The medal table is always something the participating countries – 50 of them here in […]

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FISU wraps up a 15 day inspection visit in Korea

Summer Games 18 November 2024

In anticipation of the Chungcheong 2027 FISU World University Games Summer, the organising committee, led by President Kang Chang-hee, successfully concluded a 15 day inspection. Held from 3 to 17 November, this inspection led by the International Technical Committee (ITC) and Technology & Innovation (TEC) Department of the International University Sports Federation (FISU) represented a […]

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"I feel really empowered" says Gyurhee Kim, FISU Mentee from Korea

Volunteer Leaders Academy 4 November 2024

Bill Thompson from the United States and Gyurhee – Kelly – Kim from Korea form a successful Mentor-Mentee duo. They meet online often and have built a strong and meaningful relationship that allows them both to grow. Let’s rewind back a few months. We are in Zagreb, Croatia, in the middle of the 2024 FISU […]