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Alpine skiing concludes: challenges, triumphs and a beaming champion

Winter Games 22 January 2025

The men’s slalom concluded the Torino 2025 FISU World University Games alpine skiing competition on Wednesday, 22 January. The entire skiing community came together once again as athletes cheered each other on. The fact that Italy was able to win one more medal on the final day of action in Bardonecchia contributed to a perfect […]

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"Studying has made me more reflective on the pitch"

Winter Games 22 January 2025

He might have won the football European Championship with Italy in 2021, but throughout his career Giorgio Chiellini has proven to be a champion off the pitch as well. Indeed, the defender graduated from the Liceo Scientifico. He then enrolled at the University of Turin, where he graduated with honours in Economics in 2010 and […]

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Kim duo golden on first day of short track speed skating

Winter Games 22 January 2025

Korea impressively demonstrated its superiority in short track speed skating at the Palavela ice rink on Tuesday, 21 January, as the sport kicked off its three-day competition at the Torino 2025 FISU World University Games. There was no way around the skating powerhouse on the day as the Koreans claimed all six medals up for […]

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Community, competition, and the road ahead

Winter Games 21 January 2025

On Tuesday, 21 January, the Torino 2025 FISU World University Games showcased exciting parallel giant slalom action, where top-tier snowboarding talent was matched by the strong sense of community among the student-athletes. As much as the competition highlighted their skills, it was the camaraderie that defined the day, showing how these international racers support each […]

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The ski orienteering finals have concluded: what's next?

Winter Games 21 January 2025

Ski orienteering combines direction-finding with cross-country skiing over rugged terrain, creating a endurance winter sport that tests both physical and mental strength. A successful competitor not only needs exceptional endurance and power but also must possess outstanding skiing skills and the ability to navigate and choose optimal routes at high speed. As a sport, it […]

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Caroline Butt’s inspiring journey to Torino 2025

Winter Games 21 January 2025

At the Torino 2025 FISU World University Games, where inclusivity, passion for sport and cultural diversity are at the core, one individual quietly embodies these values: German ice hockey official Caroline Butt. Her story is not just about hockey; it’s about breaking barriers, redefining what it means to be a woman in a traditionally male-dominated […]

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Piller’s triumph inspires Bardonecchia’s young dreamers

Winter Games 21 January 2025

Switzerland’s Sue Piller secured her second gold medal of the Torino 2025 FISU World University Games alpine skiing competition on Tuesday, 21 January, leaving the crowd in awe with her sensational performance in the women’s slalom. The 19-year-old, representing the Swiss Federal Institute of Sport, clocked an impressive 1:19.14 to beat compatriot Amélie Klopfenstein (1:19.28), […]

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“It’s amazing to win gold”

Winter Games 21 January 2025

Finland and Japan took the women’s and men’s gold medals in the 4 x 7.5 km cross-country skiing relay races on Tuesday, 21 January at the Torino 2025 FISU World University Games. The women’s event went first in Pragelato Plan and, after more than 80 minutes of fierce competition, Hanna Ray, Elsa Torvinen, Iida Vuollet […]