For the first time ever, FISU has opened a double attribution programme for hosting of its World University Championships and University World Cups in 2022 and 2024. This means cities and NUSFs can plan ahead and look into the opportunity to host these unique events either three years from now, or five. LAUSANNE – The […]
LAUSANNE – With just over six months to go for the start of the 2020 FISU World University Championships season, the accreditation system is now open for all the Championships on the calendar. The season begins with the Cross-country Championship in Marrakech on 7 March 2020 and will close in late November, with the Badminton […]
Even as the world of university sport is gearing up for the biggest spectacle of them all – the Summer Universiade in Napoli, Organising Committees around the world are also busy preparing for the 2020 World University Championships season. An inspection visit to the WUC Mind Sports just concluded in Poland, where the inaugural […]
Powerlifting to make a dynamic debut in 2022 LAUSANNE – Squat, bench, dead. These three words are all set to added to the FISU vocabulary, as the exciting sport of powerlifting will make its debut in the FISU sports programme in 2022, as a World University Championship. The chance to host that inaugural championship […]
STELLENBOSCH – For South African university netballer Stephanie Brandt, the FISU World University Netball Championship held in Uganda was a learning experience, and a unique opportunity to meet new friends from across the globe. The Makerere University played host to the third WUC Netball competition, which saw seven countries from around the globe, including […]
Bridge and a little slice of life Benjie Miao (left) with Bridge partner Gu Sijia“I want to continue playing Bridge for 100 years,” says Benjamin Miao when asked about his future plans. Right off the bat, his love for the game is crystal clear. Benjamin – or Benjie as he prefers to be […]
XUZHOU – After three and a half days of fierce competition, the 2018 FISU World University Bridge Championship came to a close. At Xuzhou University of Technology, all participating team players had fully displayed their strength throughout the tournament. Standing out at the end of the final day were the players of Team China 1, winners […]
XUZHOU – The first day of competition at the FISU World University Bridge Championship was a fierce and suspenseful one, which fully reflected the characteristics of the popular mind game. It has high requirements for athletes in terms of physical and psychological strength and energy. On the field, the players from all over the world stayed […]
