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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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), […]
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 […]
Defence wins championships: Czechia’s goalie Julie Pejsova blocks Canada in women’s hockey final. Czechia’s women’s ice hockey team is the new FISU World University Games champion. On Monday, 20 January, the Czechs shocked tournament favourite and defending champion Canada in the Torino 2025 final with a 2-1 overtime victory at Pala Tazzoli. Anna Vanickova scored […]
