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Silver at the Paralympics, FISU World University Games gold

Winter Games 15 January 2025

FISU Games history was made on Wednesday, 15 January as para cross-country skiing made its debut at Torino 2025. For the first time in their 76-year history, the FISU Games introduced para-sports this winter, including alpine and cross-country skiing events. What made this debut particularly remarkable was that Wednesday’s para-cross-country skiing events, the men’s and […]

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Thai cross-country skiers lead charge for winter sports representation at FISU Games

Winter Games 15 January 2025

On Wednesday, 15 January, Pragelato Plan showcased an extraordinary display of endurance and skill during the men’s and women’s individual 10 km freestyle cross-country skiing events of the Torino 2025 FISU World University Games. While much of the spotlight naturally fell on athletes from winter sports powerhouses like Norway, Finland and Italy, an inspiring story […]

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The athletes' villages were officially opened in Bardonecchia and Torino Olimpia

Winter Games 9 January 2025

With only five day to go before the Torino 2025 FISU World University Games Opening Ceremony at the Inalpi Arena – there are still tickets available for this big event! – representatives from FISU, the Organising Committee and local authorities inaugurated two of the athletes villages. The vice-mayor of Bardonecchia, Vittorio Montabone, the Torino 2025 […]

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"I believe this event will bring the university sports world closer together"

Winter Games 4 January 2025

Discover Torino 2025 FISU World University Games preview by Eurosport featuring FISU Secretary General and CEO – and former Cross-country student-athlete Matthias Remund. Over 2000 student-athletes from 57 countries will compete in 11 sports for 90 medal events between the 13-23 January 2025 at the Torino 2025 FISU World University Games Winter. With only a […]

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Find out more about the Torino 2025 FISU World University Games host cities

Alpine Skiing 31 December 2024

In only a few days now, the best student-athletes of the planet will compete in 11 different sports in Piemonte. But where exactly will the action take place? Join our tour! Three cities in the valley and three more in the Piemonte mountains. The Torino 2025 FISU World University Games will kick off in only […]

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"Let's develop university sports and have fun!" says Matthias Remund

Cross-country Skiing 3 December 2024

FISU’s new Secretary General and CEO has now taken over from Eric Saintrond, who will enjoy a well-deserved retirement after serving university sports for almost 40 years. His successor talks about endurance, friends and working as a team. “I would like to warmly thank Eric Saintrond for his immense legacy to the International University Sports […]