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The Rhine-Ruhr 2025 FISU World University Games send a strong signal for sustainable major sporting events

Summer Games 18 March 2025

The upcoming FISU Games Summer in July in Germany will provide important impetus for networking at the interface between sport, education and inclusion. The Rhine-Ruhr 2025 FISU World University Games are setting new standards for sustainability and long-term impact in international university sport. This was impressively underlined at a press event in the Tieranatomisches Theater […]

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It is only up and up for pole vaulter Mire Reinstorf

Athletics 21 August 2024

Maties Sportswoman of the Year in 2022, the South African athlete and actuarial science student claimed gold at the All Africa Games in Accra, Ghana in 2023 and keeps aiming higher. Although Mire Reinstorf dabbled in multiple sport disciplines, including hurdles and gymnastics, and initially shied away from trying another new one, when she eventually […]

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FISU Games athletes shine at USSA Athletics Championships

Athletics 22 May 2024

Three days of enthralling athletics action saw four new university records set at this year’s University Sports South Africa (USSA) Athletics Championships, with the southern African country once again showcasing its talent and prowess on the track and field. Taking place at Stellenbosch University’s Coetzenburg Stadium from 4-6 April, the event brought together the cream […]

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Chengdu gold medalist continues his run to the future

Summer Games 26 February 2024

From running in the rain on the muddy streets of a remote village in Uganda, to standing atop the podium at the Chengdu FISU World University Games – it has been a journey of persistence, determination, and sacrifice for middle-distance runner Dismas Yeko. The 19-year-old’s talent was only discovered in high school, having been noticed […]

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Ugandan medalist still riding Chengdu high

Summer Games 24 November 2023

“It was the best and most marvelous moment I have ever experienced in my life, seeingmy country’s flag being raised up.” Reminiscing about that special moment from the summer still brings goosebumps to Ugandan athlete Knight Aciru. At this year’s Chengdu FISU World University Games, the 25-year-old became just the third female Ugandan student-athlete to […]