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Over 9200 participants from more than 100 countries ready to kick off the Rhine-Ruhr 2025 FISU World University Games

Summer Games 14 July 2025

After holding an Executive Committee Meeting and a General Assembly in Düsseldorf, the International University Sports Federation is eager to see its student-athletes in action in 18 sports and six cities. Secretary General and CEO Matthias Remund hosted his first FISU General Assembly in Düsseldorf on 14 July, just two days before the Rhine-Ruhr 2025 […]

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Watch all the action from Germany live on FISU.tv

Summer Games 13 July 2025

From the Opening until the Closing Ceremony, 12 days of matches, races, fights, throws, jumps, spikes, goals, points, scores and so much more in the 18 sports that will make the Rhine-Ruhr 2025 FISU World University Games unforgettable. 8500 participants from over 100 countries have travelled to the six cities – Bochum, Duisburg, Essen, Hagen, […]

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Behind the scenes: South Africa prepare for their trip to Germany

Summer Games 10 July 2025

FISU.net recently caught up with the Head of Delegation for Team South Africa, Carole Adams who detailed the excitement and behind the scenes preparations that have gone into the build-up for the upcoming World University Games. -How did Team SA pick their athletes – what was the selection process like? -Team South Africa’s athlete selection […]

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"The Games reflect how sport can evolve by being more inclusive and more sustainable"

Summer Games 9 July 2025

Meet Rhine-Ruhr 2025 Ambassador Domitila Barros, an ex-miss Germany who is now a sustainability role model and content creator. With her strong and beautiful Brazilian accent, Domitila Barros takes us on a journey towards a more inclusive and sustainable future, which is just around the corner. The author, speaker and sustainability awardee, who has 1,2 […]

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Participation of neutral athletes in the Rhine-Ruhr 2025 FISU World University Games

Summer Games 4 July 2025

FISU continues to follow the recommendations of the International Olympic Committee and of the respective International Federations. FISU would like to clarify its position regarding the participation of Russian and Belarusian student-athletes in its events and activities. For sporting events, FISU will continue to follow the recommendations of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the […]

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Raiders of the host's arc

Summer Games 4 July 2025

It will be a ‘daunting task’ in what could be a ‘hostile environment’, but the coach of the USA women’s basketball team says her players will not be overawed by their opening day showdown with Germany at the Rhine-Ruhr 2025 FISU World University Games. Krista Gerlich, seasoned leader of the Lady Raiders of Texas Tech […]

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Justine Henin: "I never finished high school and it will always be a small regret of mine"

Summer Games 3 July 2025

The Belgian tennis legend would like her children to embark on a dual career if they embrace high level sport like her mentee, German student-athlete and Rhine-Ruhr 2025 rising star, Gina Dittman. Two lovely young women with contagious smiles, blonde ponytails and a passion for tennis. The mentor, Belgian tennis superstar Justine Henin admires the […]