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Erkki Tervo celebrates 50 years at International University Sport Federation

Summer Games 11 September 2025

FISU.net met up with the Finnish artistic gymnastics enthusiast during the Rhine-Ruhr 2025 FISU World University Games to hear his impressive testimonial of how much the world of university sport has evolved in half a century. It is obvious that 81-year-old Erkki Tervo is delighted to be a member of the International University Sports Federation. […]

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The numbers behind FISU’s progress towards gender equality

Championships 8 March 2025

The International University Sports Federation is on a mission to level the playing field for everyone, and our push for gender equality, one of the objectives of the FISU Global Strategy 2027, is starting to show. Looking at how many men and women participate in FISU events, it is clear that things have come a […]

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Torino 2025 World University Games: the aftermath

Winter Games 6 March 2025

Almost two months after the unforgettable FISU Games in Piemonte, what impact did the event have, and what does the future hold for one of Italy’s sporting capitals? “The Torino 2025 FISU World University Games was a hugely successful event, an event that was not ‘just’ about sport, but also passion, sharing, fun, a meeting […]

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The Torino 2025 FISU World University Games in numbers

Winter Games 20 February 2025

Almost one month ago, the best student-athletes from winter sports left Piemonte to go back home, their heads filled with unforgettable memories. The Organising Committee held one last press conference on 19 February. The aim of the gathering was of course to look back and celebrate the achievements of these resent FISU Games Winter. It […]

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FISU and the International Biathlon Union strengthen their relationship

Winter Games 20 February 2025

The International University Sports Federation’s President Leonz Eder and FISU Games Winter Director Milan Augustin travelled to sunny Lenzerheide (SUI) to watch the BMW IBU Biathlon World Championships, but also to meet the sport’s highest representatives to sign a MoU. A dual purpose trip! On one side, FISU President Leonz Eder and FISU Games Winter […]

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The future of winter sports in a warming world

Winter Games 5 February 2025

Winter sports have long been a cornerstone of FISU, showcasing the extraordinary talents of athletes and often serving as a springboard for greater achievements in their careers. Events like the FISU World University Games Winter have brought together participants from across the globe, uniting them in a shared passion for snow and ice sports. However, […]

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Sport and Culture during the Torino 2025 WUG

Winter Games 27 January 2025

The Torino 2025 FISU World University Games didn’t only celebrate athletic excellence but also offered a rich cultural programme that immersed participants and spectators in Italy’s vibrant traditions. This programme was organised to celebrate creativity, wisdom, pride in one’s heritage, investment in the future and hope, all while embracing pure enjoyment. The Organising Committee developed […]

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Men’s champion Hoestmaelingen inspired by curling family

Winter Games 26 January 2025

The curling venue at Pala Tazzoli got loud one last time on Thursday, 23 January as the Torino 2025 FISU World University Games four-person competition came to an end. In the women’s final held in the morning, Japan scored two with hammer in the extra end to edge Korea 7-5. A few hours later, Norway’s […]