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The 2026 FISU Championship season has kicked off!

Championships 13 March 2026

The first event, Cassino 2026 FISU World University Championship Cross-country, is scheduled on 14-15 March and the last one, Bangkok 2026 FISU World University Championship Golf, will close the season from 11-14 November. Back in 1963, the International University Sports Federation launched the FISU World University Championships – the first one was handball in Lund […]

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FISU establishes partnerships in the United Arab Emirates

Summer Games 23 April 2025

A FISU delegation carried out an official mission to the United Arab Emirates from 8 to 15 April 2025, establishing strategic collaborations for the development of university sport in the region. Led by FISU Secretary General/CEO Matthias Remund, by Imad Bounouch, FISU Adviser for Africa & the Middle East and in the presence of FISU Executive Committee Member […]

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FISU Executive Committee attributes 2026 FISU Championships to host cities worldwide

Championships 10 February 2025

The FISU Executive Committee, under the leadership of Secretary General and CEO Matthias Remund, has officially assigned the host cities for the 2026 FISU World University Championships. The announcement took place during a key meeting on 12 January 2025, marking an important milestone in the preparation for these university sports competitions. The following cities, countries […]

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FISU powerlifting records broken all week long in Estonia

Championships 31 July 2024

Great Britain took home the most medals (12 in total, four in each metal) from the Tartu 2024 FISU World University Championship Powerlifting. 209 student-athletes showed their muscles, but also their technique, mental strength and concentration abilities all week long in the historical city of Tartu in Estonia. Fifteen different nations on the podium New […]

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The strongest student-athletes meet to lift their way to the podium

Championships 22 July 2024

Five days of sheer strength and concentration start in Estonia with the Tartu 2024 FISU World University Championship Powerlifting (23-27 July). The University of Tartu Sports Hall is ready to have its floors ans bars covered in talcum powder or chalk as the best powerlifting student-athletes from 22 countries have gathered in Estonia to compare […]

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2024 FISU World University Championships season becomes concrete

Championships 5 May 2023

Members of FISU World University Championships’ Organising Committees are set to meet in Lausanne from 10-12 May to prepare the 2024 season. 40 Delegates from 17 countries are expected to participate in a three-day seminar at FISU Headquarters in Lausanne (SUI). They will present their preparations for next year’s events and receive information from FISU […]