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South African speedster Anele Mgwazela "loves, breathes and eats rugby"

Championships 27 September 2024

The enthusiastic education student and rugby sevens athlete looks back on her promising career so far. You may have caught a glimpse of rising South African Rugby Sevens star Anele Mgwazela at the FISU World University Championship Rugby Sevens in Aix Marseille Provence at the beginning of the summer? Find out more about this talented […]

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Japan and Italy reach new heights in Slovenia

Championships 13 September 2024

The weather played with the nerves of all student-athletes taking part in the Koper 2024 FISU World University Championship Sport Climbing. But as we all know, it takes more than a few drops of rain to discourage them from reaching the top. Slovenia really loves sport climbing and this passion showed every day in Koper. […]

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France squashes all opposition in Johannesburg

Championships 11 September 2024

The “red, white and blue” won both the men’s individual (with Baptiste Bouin) and team’s world titles during the Joburg 2024 FISU World University Championship Squash, despite a really strong delegation from Hong Kong. Spain’s Marta Fernandez claimed gold medal in the women’s individual tournament. France emerged as the undisputed champions of the 2024 FISU […]

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FISU Secretary General Eric Saintrond visits Slovakia's top sports venues

Championships 9 September 2024

The three-day programme outlined possible future cooperation in the organisation of FISU World University Championships or FISU World University Games Winter. During the Slovak Summer Universiade, a FISU delegation, led by Secretary General and CEO Eric Saintrond attended events and meetings aimed at exploring future possible collaborations between the International University Sports Federation and Slovakia. […]

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More than 200 student-athletes climbing their way up to the podium

Championships 9 September 2024

The Koper 2024 FISU World University Championship Sport Climbing will take the sport to great heights from 9-12 September in Slovenia. Koper, the largest town of Slovenian Istria is also the only Slovenian port. Koper is considered one of the oldest Slovenian cities, with a rich history dating back to the Middle Bronze Age. The […]

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Beach... volleyball, wrestling, soccer and handball kick off on the Brazilian sand

Championships 2 September 2024

Rio 2024 FISU World University Championship Beach Sports offers you “four sports for the price of one” from 2-8 September. When asked to picture a beach filled with sun, smiles and energy, most people will immediately think of Rio de Janeiro. And that is the exact setting, more precisely Botafogo Beach, for the very first […]

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FISU celebrates squash for the 11th time

Championships 2 September 2024

The Joburg 2024 FISU World University Championship Squash, which takes place 2-7 September, welcomes the top student-athletes in vibrant South Africa. The University of Johannesburg is hosting this 2024 FISU World University Championships Squash and the games will be played in the two following locations: Parkview Squash Centre and the Wanderers Squash Club. The sport […]

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Favourites and surprise champions feature at the FISU Championship Triathlon in Poland

Championships 31 August 2024

These were two days with totally different weather conditions, but with some repeat winners on the podium, as France and Poland dominated the Gdansk 2024 FISU World University Championship Triathlon, winning medals in both individual and team races. The competition in Poland, provided lots of sun, emotions, and dynamic rivalry in the Baltic Sea, and […]