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Poland shines with five medals, Luxembourg claims first ever gold

Summer Games 2 August 2023

On the second day of competing in athletics at the Chengdu FISU University Games, Poland took the spotlight by winning five medals, including three gold. Konrad Bukowiecki, a FISU Games record holder, was Poland’s special hero, winning his second straight title in men’s shot put, and his third FISU Games medal having also won bronze […]

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Taekwondo is a way of life for gold medalists

Summer Games 2 August 2023

On the fifth of seven days of taekwondo finals at the Chengdu FISU World University Games, Thailand’s Sasikarn Tongchan won gold in the women’s -62kg weight class at the sold out Wangjiang campus Gymnasium of Sichuan University. “It’s the first time that I will win a major competition, and I am very happy,” an excited […]

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Wushu and Brazil: Gabriel Pedroso de Almeida fights against the odds

Summer Games 1 August 2023

Wushu is one of the most Asian sports of them all. It is such a big part of Chinese culture that its name literally stands for “martial arts”. So how in the world does a Brazilian from one of the most central parts of his country get into it? “I’ve been involved with wushu for […]

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FISU session show the world how sport benefits from women

Summer Games 1 August 2023

“Women are so essential, they have the traits to build, and this will help FISU and the sports to grow.” These are the words of Irina Gladkikh, Associate Director of Winter and Recognized Sports and IF Relations of the International Olympic Committee. This was a key statement at the FISU Gender Equality Roundtable session, an […]

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Hard to beat: Japan’s judokas wrap up FISU Games in style

Summer Games 1 August 2023

There were no surprises Tuesday on the last day of judo competition at the Chengdu FISU World University Games as Japan swept the women’s and men’s team events. Japanese athletes dominated the tournament at the Jianyang Cultural and Sports Centre Gymnasium, capturing a total of 15 medals, 11 of them gold. Yamaguchi Kirari had already […]

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Don’t breathe, don’t move: Fabian shoots her way to second silver

Summer Games 1 August 2023

Calm, accuracy and focus. “Mental preparation is one of the most important things in my training,” explained Sara Fabian, after capturing her second silver medal of the Chengdu FISU World University Games, in the women’s 25m Pistol final, thanks to a 30-point tally on Tuesday. The Hungarian had previously placed second in the 10m Air […]

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South Korean defending champion strikes again!

Summer Games 1 August 2023

A fearless taekwondo prodigy is captivating the world once again with her extraordinary skill and unyielding determination. Amidst sky-high expectations as a defending champion, South Korea’s Kim Yujin radiated with brilliance on Monday at the Chengdu FISU World University Games, showcasing her unmatched prowess in the women’s under 57kg weight class. Four years removed from […]

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Pole position: Polish relay survives Chinese wave!

Summer Games 1 August 2023

What captivates most sports fans during international events like the FISU World University Games are the feelings generated by unexpected heroes. The underdogs. The Davids. The Rockys. On Day 1 of swimming in Chengdu, on Tuesday, it was the Polish men’s 4x100m freestyle relay which provided the ‘Miracle on Ice’ moment thanks to a winning […]