Japan hosts WUC Karate ahead of the sport’s Olympic debut in Tokyo 2020 KOBE — Karate will make its debut appearance at the Summer Olympics in 2020 in Tokyo, Japan. Two years ahead, the world gets a glimpse of what to expect as the Japanese city of Kobe hosts the 11th edition of FISU […]
Excitement and expectation collide in the Finnish woods during 21st edition of event KUORTANE, FINLAND – The first day of the competition at the 2018 FISU World University Orienteering Championship kicked off with the sprint relay race. After a very close and thrilling competition team Switzerland was the first to cross the finish […]
The final day’s action at this year’s FISU World University Championships Rugby Sevens showcased high quality and entertaining rugby, as the successful tournament culminated in the finals of both the men’s and women’s divisions on Saturday. The seaside town of Swakopmund in Namibia was abuzz with excitement, with locals slowly but steadily trickling […]
The hosting of the FISU World University Championships Rugby Sevens for the first time in Namibia was not only a special experience for the athletes and the organisers, but a momentous occasion for the many volunteers who gave up their time to make the tournament a success. Over 50 local students gave up […]
The action at the World University Rugby Sevens Championships in Swakopmund, Namibia heated up on day two, as the business end of the tournament separated the minnows from the favourites with no major casualties. In stark contrast from the heat of day one, a steady but icy wind gusted throughout proceedings, keeping organisers […]
The FISU flag was handed by FISU Vice-President Marian Dymalski to Emilian Gordin representing the host of the WUC Rugby Sevens 2020 taking place in La Plata, Argentina. As the golden sun dipped below the horizon of the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Swakopmund, so did the entertaining and thoroughly enjoyable FISU World […]
While enjoying the FISU World University Championships Rugby Sevens action in Namibia, FISU Vice-President Marian Dymalski says he was happy with what he has seen so far, and hopes to see more African countries playing host to similar events in future. The 8th edition if the FISU Rugby Sevens championships is currently taking […]
There were no rain clouds in sight on the unusually warm winter’s day in Namibia, yet tries rained down heavily on the Swakopmund Central Sports Stadium field in a pulsating first day of action in the 8th edition of the FISU World University Rugby Sevens Championships. The French ladies‘ team were too strong […]
