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, […]
GWANGJU – Many athletes use social media to communicate with their fans. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and co. are a great way to engage with the community. But not always do the stars use the unlimited range of social media in the right way. At the FISU Seminar student-athletes, coaches, and staff members learned […]
GWANGJU – The judo competition wrapped up on Wednesday night, with Japan and Korea sweeping the gold and silver medals in the men’s and women’s team events. As a sport, the scoring is relatively simple; competitors must be able to throw their opponent onto the mat, and pin them for 25 seconds, to […]
GWANGJU – It’s not often that athletes at the Summer Universiade get to compete in successive tournaments, which makes South African runner Gladwin Mzazi an even more special participant – he is currently taking part in his fifth Universiade! The 26-year-old, a middle-distance specialist, has arrived in Korea determined and hungry as ever for […]
GWANGJU – The day before the athletic competitions starts, Yang Zhanlin, the sprinter from Tsinghua University, arrived at the Athletes’ Village and enjoyed some facilities in the playroom. “This is my second time to participate in the Universiade, and I’m very proud of being selected”, Yang commented. Yang relaxing in the Village playing some […]
GWANGJU – Oleg Verniaiev of Ukraine took home his share of hardware as the last of the medals were awarded for artistic gymnastics. Verniaev is student at the National University of Physical Education and Sport of Ukraine focusing his studies on becoming a coach once his time on the floor finishes. After claiming […]
GWANGJU – Navigating any country where you don’t speak the language can be tricky. Fortunately at the Gwangju Universiade there are 20,000 volunteers standing at the ready to assist you. Easily recognized by their yellow multi-colored jackets, you can find them on nearly every street color in Gwangju and stationed at every […]
GWANGJU – The expression time flies like an arrow is mostly true. Arrows wobble, but the time it takes for them to hit a target is only a moment. Having been in the beautiful city of Gwangju for a week, I’m still wondering where all the incredible moments I have experienced have gone. They […]
