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Umeå University achieves FISU Healthy Campus platinum certification

Sweden 4 March 2025

The Swedish university was awarded the Platinum Certification, with the International University Sports Federation recognising its outstanding commitment to health, well-being, and sustainability. The auditors received a warm welcome in the snowy Umeå. Many thanks to Alexandra Haglund (HC project leader) and Lisa Redin (sustainability strategist) and everyone who showcased the campus’ exemplary practices. It was […]

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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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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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“So special to win as a team”

Winter Games 20 January 2025

Bardonecchia was the site of a sensational alpine skiing showdown on Monday, 20 January as 16 countries competed in the mixed team parallel event. As is the case in all competitions, however, there can only be one winner, and in this case it was Sweden that emerged victorious, clinching gold after a fierce battle against […]

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Legacy on ice: Sweden’s Dryburgh carries on her family’s curling tradition

Winter Games 19 January 2025

Sweden’s Moa Dryburgh comes from a curling family. Both her parents were elite players, who met while competing at the 1998 Winter Olympics. Growing up in a curling environment, it was only natural for the 19-year-old from Stockholm to follow in her parent’s footsteps. The younger Dryburgh says growing up in a sporting family was […]

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Road to Torino 2025: Hjalmar Gädda and his mentor Magdalena Forsberg

Winter Games 16 December 2024

The second Eurosport Mentoring before the Torino 2025 FISU World University Games Winter brings together to Swedish biathletes: superstar Magdalena Forsberg and young Hjamlar Gädda who studies social science and history at Mittuniversitetet and will compete in Pragelato during the Torino 2025 FISU World University Games. On 14-15 December, the Torino 2025 FISU World University […]

Student-athlete Hjalmar Gädda practiced with fellow Swede and legend Magdalena Forsberg. Who could wish for a better preparation for the biathlon competition at the Torino 2025 FISU World University Games?