Summer Games

From Neapolitan hospitality to the city’s renowned culinary scene, Summer Universiade 2019 had a profound regional economic effect      NAPOLI — “In Europe there are two capitals: Paris and Naples” wrote the 19th century novelist Stendal in the Italian Chronicles.   In a land steeped in historical significance and a city whose essence pours out […]

Canadian student-athlete Courtney Hufsmith says the Napoli 2019 Summer Universiade left her with much more than the bronze medal to cherish for life. Here’s her Universiade experience, in her own words. SASKATCHEWAN, Canada – My name is Courtney Hufsmith and I am a 20-year-old Canadian athlete. I compete in middle-distance running, with my primary event […]

Meet a collection of FISU Student Ambassadors that played an integral part at the 30th Summer Universiade   FISU Student Ambassadors standing tall during their time last summer at ‘The Academy’ in Kazan, Russia    FISU Student Ambassadors were out in force in southern Italy during the Napoli 2019 Summer Universiade – holding down roles […]

The German University Sports Federation has submitted the ‘Letter of Intention’ to FISU, officially starting the process for hosting the Summer Universiade 2025.   LAUSANNE, 18 July – Germany is preparing to be the host country of the Summer Universiade 2025. Among the several interested host cities and regions, one will be confirmed by September.  […]

With the ending of the premiere international university sports event in Napoli, attention now turns to Chengdu, China for the 31st edition. As thousands of athletes, officials, spectators and volunteers leave Napoli with the joy of summer in their hearts and a spring in their step from having witnessed the biggest multi-sport event for student-athletes, […]

NAPOLI – He has won awards in Paris and Hollywood, orchestrated classical concerts and collaborated on animation movies, but few creations have made Neapolitan composer Stefano Gargiulo prouder than the theme song of the 30th Summer Universiade, Glory.   Despite his enviable reputation in the music industry, it was the 38-year-old who approached the organizing […]

NAPOLI –The athletes marching into San Paulo Stadium later this evening can expect a full house as tickets to the closing ceremony are sold out.   More than 35,000 spectators are expected to attend the final show, created and produced by Balich Worldwide Shows, under the direction of Stefania Opipari. Taking inspiration from the typically […]

As the curtains closed on the Napoli hosting the 30th event edition, Chengdu was introduced to the world as the next host of the FISU Summer World University Games With the extinguishing of the Universiade flame, city of Napoli and entire Campania region are poised to benefit from hosting the event’s 30th edition   Napoli, […]