FISU America Archives

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Working together to elevate world university sport

AUSF 31 August 2026

FISU and the Continental University Sports Federations (CUSFs) met on 29-30 August for their annual seminar, reaffirming their shared commitment to strengthening university sport worldwide. “Following the success of the FISU World Forum, we come together around the true core of our movement, the Continental University Sports Federations. By listening, adapting and working with flexibility, […]

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Former FISU student-athlete Alison dos Santos beats the 400-meter hurdles world record!

FISU America 28 August 2026

From winning the gold medal at the Napoli 2019 FISU Universiade to beating the world record at the Diamond League Meeting in Zurich, Switzerland on 27 August, the Brazilian athlete never stopped growing. Brazilian Alison dos Santos (26) made sports history in the 400-meter hurdles. In a sensational race at the Weltklasse Meeting in Zurich, […]

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Italy on all 11 university rowing world podiums!

Championships 17 August 2026

With four gold, two silver and five bronze medals, the “Tricolore” certainly felt at home on the Canadian waters. Canada, the USA and Japan took the only three medals that will not travel back to Europe. From the first crews pushing away from the dock to the final medals being awarded, Fanshawe Lake became the […]

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Canada hosts the FISU rowing championship for the first time

Championships 13 August 2026

Almost 300 student-athletes from 20 countries will compete on Fanshawe Lake in London, Ontario. The four days of action will be streamed live. Make sure to watch! The 2026 FISU World University Rowing Championships will take place in Canada for the very first time, more precisely in London, Ontari at beautiful Fanshawe Lake. This venue previously […]

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FISU America's student-athletes at their best

FISU America 30 July 2026

The fourth edition of the FISU America Games in Lima, Peru aren’t over yet. Make sure to follow even from afar until the very last whistle. Fifteen different sports, 18 participating countries and one same objective: to strengthen and deepen the bonds of unity, friendship, and solidarity among students, leaders, and Higher Education Institutions of […]

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Two North American teams qualify for Macau, China

FISU America 9 June 2026

FISU America 3×3 Basketball qualifier in Tegucigalpa 2026 sets record attendance and sends women from Carleton University (CAN) and men from Yale University (USA) to the FISU World Cup in October. From 25 to 28 May, Honduras hosted an official FISU America event for the first time, bringing together more than 130 student athletes from […]

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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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Meet five truly inspirational women from the university sports movement

AUSF 7 March 2026

Five continents, five different but essential roles in the university sports movement. Meet Le, Jordan, Veronika, Krista and Nomsa, inspiring women who should be celebrated all year round. Today, on 8 March 2026, the International Women’s Day is celebrating it’s 115 years of existence. And This year’s theme is ‘Give To Gain’. So as much […]