Freestyle & Freeski
FISU officials demonstrate strong support for the Changchun 2027 Winter Universiade
Between two coordination visits, FISU Winter Games Director, Milan Augustin, participated to the Vasaloppet Ski Festival 50-kilometer race in Changchun, China. The annual Vasaloppet Ski Festival kicked off in Changchun on Sunday 4 January 2026, with a special participant lending powerful backing to the city’s upcoming Changchun 2027 Winter Universiade. Milan Augustin, FISU Winter Games […]
Changchun to host the 33rd Winter Universiade in 2027
From 15-25 January 2027, the 33rd Winter Universiade will take place in Northern China’s Jilin Province. On 26 November 2025, the International University Sports Federation (FISU) awarded the organisation of the 33rd Winter Universiade to Changchun, Jilin Province in Northern China. In January 2027, the best student-athletes from over 50 countries and all five continents […]
The Torino 2025 FISU World University Games in numbers
Almost one month ago, the best student-athletes from winter sports left Piemonte to go back home, their heads filled with unforgettable memories. The Organising Committee held one last press conference on 19 February. The aim of the gathering was of course to look back and celebrate the achievements of these resent FISU Games Winter. It […]
Sweden, Italy capture last freestyle titles
The final day of freeski and freestyle skiing at the Torino 2025 FISU World University Games delivered a dramatic yet memorable conclusion on Wednesday, 22 January in the mountains of Bardonecchia. The men’s and women’s ski cross events took place amidst challenging weather conditions, showcasing incredible performances from the student-athletes. Heavy fog in the morning […]
Music to calm the nerves: a freestyle tradition
Well before the action got going, it was clear it would be a spectacular day in Bardonecchia. And the spectators who showed up in large numbers to witness the freeski slopestyle competition of the Torino 2025 FISU World University Games were definitely not disappointed. With a course consisting of three rail passages and two jumps, […]
Mother’s passion inspired daughter’s love for skiing
Shima Kawaoka and Marin Ito, both from Japan, respectively secured gold and bronze medals on Wednesday, 15 January at the freestyle skiing dual moguls events of the Torino 2025 FISU World University Games held in Bardonecchia. Shima, the men’s gold medallist, hails from Sapporo, Hokkaido – a world-renowned skiing destination that has hosted numerous international […]
Consistency is the name of the game in moguls
The skies were clear and the competition fierce as freestyle skiing at the Torino 2025 FISU World University Games kicked off on Tuesday, 14 January with the men’s and women’s moguls events. According to Finland’s Akseli Ahvenainen, if there’s one lesson to take away, it’s that “consistency is key.” At just 22 years old, Ahvenainen […]
