Para-Cross-country Skiing
Torino 2025 World University Games: the aftermath
Almost two months after the unforgettable FISU Games in Piemonte, what impact did the event have, and what does the future hold for one of Italy’s sporting capitals? “The Torino 2025 FISU World University Games was a hugely successful event, an event that was not ‘just’ about sport, but also passion, sharing, fun, a meeting […]
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 […]
Dual greatness, unified competition
The Torino 2025 FISU World University Games introduced numerous inspiring innovations, one of which is the inclusion of para-athletes for the very first time. Embracing the spirit of diversity and inclusivity to the fullest, FISU integrated para-events in cross-country and alpine skiing this winter. Remarkably, it was decided not to hold separate competitions for non-disabled […]
Silver at the Paralympics, FISU World University Games gold
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 […]
“I’m looking forward to having fun”: Canadian para-athlete set to make history in Torino
The Torino 2025 FISU World University Games Winter are a landmark event that young student-athletes will never forget – a sentiment echoed by Charles Lecours as he prepares for his debut at this historic edition. “I’m more towards having fun in these FISU Games than winning medals. I mean, if I win one it would […]
The athletes' villages were officially opened in Bardonecchia and Torino Olimpia
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 […]
"I believe this event will bring the university sports world closer together"
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 […]
