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Japan at the top of the cheerleading pyramid!

Championships 8 June 2026

With an atmosphere filled with celebration, friendship, and unforgettable performances, the 2026 FISU World University Championship Cheerleading in Gothenburg awarded medals to 12 different delegations! Over several exciting days, 430 student-athletes representing 16 teams gathered in Gothenburg to compete for university world championship titles across multiple cheerleading disciplines. The championship showcased not only elite athletic […]

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Brasilia showcased combat sports at their very best

Championships 8 June 2026

Five continents represented, five disciplines on the programme and dozens of beautiful medals awarded to so many inspirational student-athletes. Look back on a thrilling event. The combat sports fans were spoilt for choice last week with the best student-athletes in the world competing in ju-jitsu, karate, muaythai, wrestling and wushu right in Brazilia. Did you […]

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Student-cheerleaders from 16 teams about to pump Gothenburg with energy from 5-7 June

Championships 4 June 2026

After a small break, it is time for the second FISU World University Championship of the 2026 season. Get ready for glitter, pom-poms, music and a lot of fun! Welcome to Gothenburg! Sweden’s second-largest city is known for its rich sporting culture. It is home to a variety of professional teams and regularly hosts prestigious […]

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The futsal group draw results are in!

Championships 2 June 2026

The competition draw for the upcoming Warsaw 2026 FISU World University Championship Futsal has just taken place. Find out the composition of the six groups that will compete from 1-7 July in Poland. All 18 participating countries will be pleased to find out the results of the group draws for the upcoming Warsaw 2026 FISU World […]

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The handball group draw results are in!

Championships 27 May 2026

The competition draw for the upcoming Pessac 2026 FISU World University Championship Handball has just taken place. Find out who will face who from 21-27 June in France. All 11 participating countries were anxiously waiting for the results of the group draws for the upcoming FISU World University Championship Handball in Pessac Bordeaux Metropole (France) […]

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FISU modifies the eligibility of Russian and Belarusian student-athletes at its events

Championships 26 May 2026

Following the recent recommendations made by the International Olympic Committee and due to diverse positioning from the International Sports Federations, the International University Sports Federation (FISU) immediately adopts a uniform eligibility framework to ensure consistency across its competitions. The International University Sports Federation Executive Committee has decided today to reinstate student-athletes with a Belarusian passport […]

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"Taking a lot of the pressure off the athlete is a massive help!"

Championships 27 April 2026

Meet Arie Rasmussen-Magasiva. He is a rower and Bachelor of Commerce and Global Studies Conjoint at the FISU Healthy Campus Member University of Auckland (UOA). He represented New Zealand at the last Rhine-Ruhr 2025 FISU World University Games in Germany. He talks about his dual career and the unique approach he has found au UOA. […]

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"Being surrounded by so many athletes balancing study and training was so inspiring"

Championships 27 March 2026

The Australian UniRoos took to the international stage at the 2026 FISU World University Cross-country Championships in Cassino, Italy from 14-15 March. Imogen Baker and Ben Bishop share their experiences from Italy. In the lead-up to the Championships, the UniRoos faced travel and logistical uncertainty in getting to Cassino, with some student-athletes who were due […]