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Rhine-Ruhr 2025 FISU World University Games publish a pre-Games paper on sustainability and legacy

Summer Games 4 June 2024

“Zoom-in and Zoom-out’: the Sustainability & Legacy Approach” outlines the current status of the Organising Committee’s sustainability management. The Rhine-Ruhr 2025 FISU World University Games will pave the way for a more sustainable future in and through sport. Plans and objectives for this endeavour are now available in a pre-Games paper which underscores how sustainability […]

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Second successful visit to the Chungcheong region

Summer Games 27 May 2024

A FISU Delegation traveled to Korea for an inspection visit and to meet with the organisers of the 2027 FISU World University Games Summer. The International University Sports Federation (FISU) delegation successfully concluded its second on-site inspection visit to the Chungcheong region after the event attribution, which took place from 21-24 May. The object of […]

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FISU secures live coverage on Eurosport for its flagship World University Games

Summer Games 18 April 2024

The International University Sports Federation (FISU) has secured a live coverage agreement with Warner Bros. Discovery that will see its flagship events broadcast live across 60 international markets in Europe and Asia on Eurosport with streaming on discovery+ and Max*. The deal includes live action from the 2025 Winter World University Games taking place in […]

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A revamped ‘Sportpark Lohrheide’ will host the athletics competitions at Rhine-Ruhr 2025

Summer Games 12 March 2024

On the second day of his visit to Germany, FISU President Leonz Eder presented the first official venue plaque to Bochum Mayor Thomas Eiskirch. The renovation of the ‘Lohrheidestadion’ and its surroundings, designated as the venue for the athletics competitions at the Rhine-Ruhr 2025 FISU World University Games, is proceeding smoothly. Soon, athletes will be […]

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The Rhine-Ruhr 2025 FISU World University Games are recruiting!

Summer Games 5 March 2024

The ‘NO GAMES WITHOUT U!’ campaign has been launched, with the aim of encouraging 12,0000 volunteers to participate. Registration is now open. Under the motto ‘NO GAMES WITHOUT U!’, a promotional campaign is drawing attention to the registration opportunity for Rhine-Ruhr 2025, which will take place in the cities of Bochum, Duisburg, Düsseldorf, Essen and […]

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Chengdu gold medalist continues his run to the future

Summer Games 26 February 2024

From running in the rain on the muddy streets of a remote village in Uganda, to standing atop the podium at the Chengdu FISU World University Games – it has been a journey of persistence, determination, and sacrifice for middle-distance runner Dismas Yeko. The 19-year-old’s talent was only discovered in high school, having been noticed […]

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Para sport to appear at Rhine-Ruhr 2025

Summer Games 29 November 2023

For the first time in the history of the FISU World University Games Summer, Para Sport will be included in the programme of the Rhine-Ruhr 2025 FISU Games. 3×3 wheelchair basketball will celebrate its premiere at the Games in summer 2025. Eight men’s and eight women’s teams will compete for the medals at the Arena-Sportpark […]

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Ugandan medalist still riding Chengdu high

Summer Games 24 November 2023

“It was the best and most marvelous moment I have ever experienced in my life, seeingmy country’s flag being raised up.” Reminiscing about that special moment from the summer still brings goosebumps to Ugandan athlete Knight Aciru. At this year’s Chengdu FISU World University Games, the 25-year-old became just the third female Ugandan student-athlete to […]