The OC participants receive the last instructions ERZURUM – Today, January 25th, the final test for the Organizing Committee of the 25th Winter Universiade in Erzurum, Turkey took place, i.e. the general rehearsal of the Opening Ceremony. For obvious reasons we will not elaborate on the cultural program of the Ceremony as we don’t […]
BRISBANE – The 18-strong Australian team is making their final preparations in Erzurum, Turkey to compete in alpine skiing, biathlon, cross-country skiing, short track speed skating and snowboarding at the 25th World Winter Universiade from 27 January to 6 February. Aussie officials (in blue) at the 1st HoD meeting in ErzurumIncluded in the team is […]
Roger Roth (middle) gave an award to Muhtar Kurt (left) and Sermat Enyuce for their hard work respectively for snow sport venues and ice rinks Erzurum-The first International Technical Committee meeting (CTI) took place at the Palan Hotel which is one the FISU Headquarters in Erzurum. All FISU Technical Delegates for the Winter Universiade sports […]
ERZURUM – Members of the Russian delegation at the 25th Winter Universiade escaped the devastating suicide bombing at Moscow’s Domodedovo Airport yesterday, January 24th on their way to Erzurum. Nevertheless, the delegation is shaken and the support our Russian friends, FISU 1st Vice-President Claude-Louis Gallien spoke some words of comfort at the Russian flag raising […]
ERZURUM – Today, January 24th, at 20h00 the Organizing Committee and FISU hosted the first Heads of Delegation meeting of the Universiade. Kemal TamerKemal Tamer, FISU Assessor and President of the Turkish University Sport Federation welcomed all attendees. CSU Chair and FISU Assessor Kairis Ulp also welcomed the Heads and introduced the FISU Staff […]
The Ukrainian and Japanese delegation watch their flags hoisted ERZURUM – Today, January 24th, the first delegation welcome ceremonies took place in the Athletes’ Village. At 11h00 the delegations of Canada, Slovakia, and host Turkey were welcomed by Mr. Yahya Pasinlioglu, the Village Mayor. In the afternoon the delegations of Ukraine and Japan participated […]
ERZURUM – Today, January 24th, the Scientific Conference was officially opened in the presence of the Governor of Erzurum Sebahattin Öztürk and FISU President George E. Killian. The general theme of the conference is ‘The Impact of University Sport on Regional Development and Health’. Prof. Dr. Hikmet Koçak, Rector of the Atatürk University […]
Volunteers eager to start the Opening Ceremony ERZURUM – With three more days to go before the 25th Winter Universiade in Erzurum kicks of with the Opening Ceremony, ‘OC-Fever’ rises as the volunteers are in full swing to do their ‘substantial’ part in the event. Today, January 24th, the volunteers carrying the country flags […]
