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Education and culture at the heart of the event

World Cups 20 September 2025

FISU President Leonz Eder took advantage of his three-day stay in China’s “Football City”, to meet with numerous leaders and representatives from the academic, political, and sports sectors, and also to participate in a series of activities showcasing Dalian’s vibrant sports and cultural scene. The Dalian 2025 FISU University World Cup Football stayed true to […]

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Three games, 10 goals and spectacular saves on the tournament's third day

World Cups 19 September 2025

After winning their second game on the same impressive score of 4-0, this time against Brazil’s University of the Extreme South of Santa Catarina, Shanghai University of Sport’s women’s team are already qualified for the semi-finals on 25 September. After a really busy second day, “only” three matches were scheduled on the 3rd day of […]

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In Dalian, the Chinese show up on and off the pitch

World Cups 18 September 2025

With more than 21,000 people attending the opening ceremony on 17 September and only one out of four Chinese teams losing their opening game, the host country once again shows its great love for football. With 23 teams all aiming at the trophies of the Dalian 2025 FISU University World Cup, many matches need to […]

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Dalian 2025 FISU University World Cup Football ready for kick off!

World Cups 16 September 2025

More than 280 university student volunteers and the players making up the 23 teams from 15 countries are all excited to get started. The event takes place from 17 to 28 September and can be followed on FISU.tv The first FISU event opposing university teams of 2025 is about, the Dalian 2025 FISU University World […]

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Bundesliga referee and Rhine-Ruhr 2025 FISU World University Games Chief Sports Officer

Summer Games 18 August 2025

Meet the inspiring Sina Diekmann, whose ability to make a quick decision and to communicate it effectively has taken her to leading positions on and off the football pitch. Sina Diekmann, 36 years-old, was one of the first five employees in the Rhine-Ruhr 2025 FISU World University Games’ organising committee. “I have been here for […]

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Draw completed for Dalian 2025 FISU University World Cup Football

World Cups 8 August 2025

The Dalian 2025 FISU University World Cup Football is fast approaching, with its start planned for 17 September in the People’s Republic of China. Another step along the path to the tournament’s opening kickoff took place this week with the announcement of the team draw. The women’s tournament features eight teams, including two returning squads […]

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Bornan Sports Technology and FISU partner to upgrade Swiss Universities Games

Beach Volleyball 8 May 2025

More than 700 student-athletes were able to follow their results live for the first time thanks to new systems and the collaboration between the International University Sports Federation, Bornan Sports Technology and the Swiss University Sports Federation. 715 student-athletes, 18 universities and higher education schools, 6 sports and 3 days of competitions in Tenero, the […]

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Strong football tradition and cutting-edge innovation in Dalian

World Cups 29 April 2025

The preparations for the Dalian 2025 FISU University World Cup Football are going well. The FISU delegation was impressed by the innovative and legacy projects presented by the organising committee. FISU Head of Championships and World Cups, Alejandro Guerra and FISU Sports Coordinator Paulo Sivieri travelled to China for a very complete second inspection visit […]