Multisports

Claude-Louis Gallien, FISU President, during the final press conference   SHENZHEN – Today, August 22nd, FISU President Gallien hosted a final press conference at the Universiade Main Media Center. Below you will find Mr. Gallien’s comments. – First let me give you some figures. As you may already know, we have smashed the Universiade record […]

 Fans enjoying the live action through the bushes outside the Athletics field   SHENZHEN – Here in Shenzhen, thousands of spectators, fans and the local people are enjoying the two weeks of sporting action of the Universiade. Attendances at the venues are always near capacity. But the people who attend the games are the lucky […]

A Chinese journalist testing the effectiveness of the music therapy under the guidance of KeBo   SHENZHEN – Music can be uplifting, it can make you feel sad or happy about something, recall special moments of your life, but most importantly – in case of professional athletes – it can make you concentrate, while at […]

 The Brazilian golden volleyball girls (Photo: C. Pierre/FISU)   SHENZHEN – Below you will find an overview of today’s – August 21st – medals at the 26th Summer Universiade inShenzhen,China. More info regarding sport news and complete results can be found on the website of the OC (www.sz2011.org) or by clicking on the appropriate banners […]

A broad variety of philatelic items is available   SHENZHEN – The Chinese are avid stamp collectors. Therefore, at every big event a great number of collector’s items are produced to please the many philatelic fans, young and old. The Chinese Post has launched a set of four stamps dedicated to the 26th Summer Universiade […]

Arkadiy Karbayev, Director Social Event Department flanked by two of Kazan’s chefs   SHENZHEN – The Republic of Tatarstan and Kazan are prepared for its big challenge. All arrangements are just in time. At the Russian House, the Executive Committee of the 27th Summer Universiade 2013 would like to present the next host, which isKazan. Arkadiy […]

Traditional music at the Russian House (Photo: C. Pierre/FISU)   SHENZHEN – Buildings are being erected, sporting facilities tested and volunteers trained as the Russian city of Kazan prepares to take the torch from Shenzhen, China as the host of the next Summer Universiade. At a function in Shenzhen on Sunday as the 26th Universiade […]

  SHENZHEN – We have a little bit more time for Mark Knopfler to say “Goodnight, now it’s time, to go home” (Sultans of Swing) for 2011 Shenzhen Universiade. China is on the top of the medal table, we are having great fun in each stadium, and games are real fun. Honestly, I got used […]