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FISU officials demonstrate strong support for the Changchun 2027 Winter Universiade
Between two coordination visits, FISU Winter Games Director, Milan Augustin, participated to the Vasaloppet Ski Festival 50-kilometer race in Changchun, China. The annual Vasaloppet Ski Festival kicked off in Changchun on Sunday 4 January 2026, with a special participant lending powerful backing to the city’s upcoming Changchun 2027 Winter Universiade. Milan Augustin, FISU Winter Games […]
Changchun to host the 33rd Winter Universiade in 2027
From 15-25 January 2027, the 33rd Winter Universiade will take place in Northern China’s Jilin Province. On 26 November 2025, the International University Sports Federation (FISU) awarded the organisation of the 33rd Winter Universiade to Changchun, Jilin Province in Northern China. In January 2027, the best student-athletes from over 50 countries and all five continents […]
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 […]
Golden birthday present for Italy’s Elisa Fava
Emotions ran high on the last day of snowboarding at the Torino 2025 FISU World University Games as Fava crossed the finish line first in the big final of the women’s parallel slalom on Wednesday, 22 January. The gold medallist was overwhelmed with emotion as she made her way through the cheering crowd, greeted by […]
Community, competition, and the road ahead
On Tuesday, 21 January, the Torino 2025 FISU World University Games showcased exciting parallel giant slalom action, where top-tier snowboarding talent was matched by the strong sense of community among the student-athletes. As much as the competition highlighted their skills, it was the camaraderie that defined the day, showing how these international racers support each […]
Japan, Slovenia win delayed big air finals
The first day of major snowfall finally arrived at the Torino 2025 FISU World University Games on Sunday, 19 January. While it made for a somewhat magical setting at Bardonecchia, this weather was far from ideal for snowboard competitors. The big air finals were postponed for a few hours due to the extreme conditions, and […]
"Maybe our coach will pay for dinner" joke the French who share men's snowboard slopestyle podium
It was an afternoon of surprises and triumphs at the Torino 2025 FISU World University Games snowboard slopestyle finals atop Bardonecchia Melezet mountain on Friday, 17 January. The competition began with the women’s event, where nervous excitement was evident during the first runs of the young student-athletes. “I felt good with the run today, but […]
