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Italy on all 11 university rowing world podiums!

Championships 17 August 2026

With four gold, two silver and five bronze medals, the “Tricolore” certainly felt at home on the Canadian waters. Canada, the USA and Japan took the only three medals that will not travel back to Europe. From the first crews pushing away from the dock to the final medals being awarded, Fanshawe Lake became the […]

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Canada hosts the FISU rowing championship for the first time

Championships 13 August 2026

Almost 300 student-athletes from 20 countries will compete on Fanshawe Lake in London, Ontario. The four days of action will be streamed live. Make sure to watch! The 2026 FISU World University Rowing Championships will take place in Canada for the very first time, more precisely in London, Ontari at beautiful Fanshawe Lake. This venue previously […]

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"Taking a lot of the pressure off the athlete is a massive help!"

Championships 27 April 2026

Meet Arie Rasmussen-Magasiva. He is a rower and Bachelor of Commerce and Global Studies Conjoint at the FISU Healthy Campus Member University of Auckland (UOA). He represented New Zealand at the last Rhine-Ruhr 2025 FISU World University Games in Germany. He talks about his dual career and the unique approach he has found au UOA. […]

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"I am thankful for the Korean government’s strong will to succeed"

Archery 20 April 2026

FISU President Leonz Eder, accompanied by FISU Secretary General and CEO Matthias Remund and FISU Head of Higher Education Relationships and FISU Master Delise O’Meally, met key members of the government and universities over a five-day visit. Next year, from 1-12 August 2027, the Republic of Korea will host the Chungcheong 2027 FISU World University […]

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Less than 500 days to go until the action kicks off in Korea!

Summer Games 27 March 2026

After a five-day coordination visit, the FISU Delegation that travelled to Chungcheong was happy to see that the FISU Games Village construction was progressing faster than planned. The President of the The Chungcheong 2027 FISU World University Games Organising Committee Kang Chang-hee welcomed a FISU Delegation led by Chief Sports Officer Shen Zhen for the […]

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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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U-Media learning hub: a lasting Rhine-Ruhr 2025 legacy for young reporters

Summer Games 28 January 2026

The Rhine-Ruhr 2025 FISU World University Games leave behind a lasting educational platform for the next generation of student media. Last summer, the Rhine-Ruhr 2025 FISU World University Games set a new benchmark for the education and preparation of young media talents. With the largest-ever group of student reporters, photographers and commentators taking part, the […]