GWANGJU – The French delegation at the 28th Summer Universiade has two freelance photographers and a videographer from a French magazine named ‘Sport Mag’ who are covering the delegation’s athletes at the games. “It’s always a pleasure to take part in the Universiade and to chase our athletes during their competitions. It’s surely […]
GWANGJU – Chelsea Chenault, from the University of Southern California, and Andrea Cottrell, from the University of Louisville, can be heard right across the pool for the United States at the swimming. On a night where the USA cleaned up with three gold medals, Cottrell and Chenault were in admiration of the likes of Shannon […]
GWANGJU – FISU President Claude-Louis Gallien, GUOC2015 Secretary-General Yoon Suk Kim and former Olympic and World Champion Edwin Moses, Chair of the WADA Education Committee presented a joint education project at a press conference at the 28th Summer Universiade in Gwangju, Korea. The three organisational bodies entered in a partnership in 2012 as part […]
GWANGJU – Even in the middle of the games, the athletes don’t relax between the tournaments – they need their training too. The Athletes’ Village itself provides a fully equipped gym, with numerous treadmills and other workout tools and an athletic track. Other gyms where the athletes can train are located close to […]
GWANGJU – The United Kingdom men’s tennis doubles team are guaranteed at least a silver medal at the Summer Universiade, after sending the Japanese pairing home thanks to a 10-8 last set tiebreak win. Joe Salisbury (University of Memphis) and Darren Walsh (Southern Methodist University) had to not only go to the third […]
GWANGJU – After its participation in Belgrade and Shenzhen, the biggest country in Northern Africa did not miss the opportunity to take part in the 28th Summer Universiade, with its 47 athletes presenting various disciplines. The Algerian flag paraded at the opening ceremony followed by male and female student-athletes competing in judo, table tennis […]
GWANGJU – Flags are an essential part of the 2015 Gwangju Summer Universiade. The flags of Korea and FISU were hoisted during the Opening Ceremony and flags of all participating nations were carried into the stadium by designated flag bearers at the march pass. Flags also decorate the little pins athletes and other […]
GWANGJU – Entertainment at the Universiade has ignited Gwangju into the city of light. In an effort to provide an EPIC experience, the Gwangju Organizing Committee has brought an array of culture, fair play, and entertainment to the Universiade. Be:Star Entertainment group arrived on the scene at multiple venues for live performances before, […]
