Japan take on Brazil for women’s title, Croatia versus Korea in the men’s RIJEKA — It’s time for the gold medal contests in Rijeka as the semifinals were decided with some top class action in the World University Handball Championship. The first women’s semifinal match was between Japan and Republic of Korea. It was […]
Hosts Portugal end with multiple podium finishes BRAGA — Through dust and high temperatures, the Downhill Race at the FISU World Cycling Championship crowned two more World University Champions. The fourth day’s competition was was held in the area of Armil, Fafe. The circuit began in the chapel of São Salvador and went down 1.28 […]
China’s Chen Huiying steals the show in Nandao MACAO — Future Wushu stars are shining bright in Macao, China, as the FISU World University Wushu Championship continues. Four gold medals were awarded on Day 2, in the traditional Taolu competitions. Taolu refers to a set routine in Wushu, comprising a series of continuously connected techniques […]
Japan & Korea remain strong in men’s and women’s competition RIJEKA — The last of the group phase matches were played out on an exciting Day 5 of the World University Handball Championship, with semi-finals slots up for grabs. There was a lot of uncertainty in Group A competition, as Egypt beat Lithuania 29:22 to […]
Iran and Turkey dominate ‘Sanda’ quarterfinals MACAO — Day 1 of the FISU World University Wushu Championship moved directly into dynamic action as the quarter finals of the Men’s 70-kg and 80-kg Sanda competition were held. The literal meaning of ‘Sanda’ is free hand and the event showcases a traditional form of Chinese kickboxing. In […]
Japan and Korea emerge strong in men’s competition RIJEKA — On the penultimate day of the group stages at the World University Handball Championship, it became clear which teams were favourites for the medals. After a loss to Republic of Korea, the Spanish women bounced back strong and put in their best effort to […]
It’s the final day of the World University Handball Championship, with gold, silver and bronze on the line in Rijeka, Croatia
Claes leading out her team at against Australia SWAKOPMUND, NAMIBIA – Quite the polar opposite of the graceful and rhythmic movements of gymnastics are the often bone-crunching and physical tackles that make up the oval-balled game of rugby … a sport which former gymnast Shari Claes has now fallen in love with, having given up […]
