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Local student-athlete Wissal Yakhlef offers Qatar a perfect finale with three golds

Championships 13 September 2026

Organised by the Qatar Collegiate Sports Federation and held at Education City, the championship featured 116 athletes representing 21 countries and regions, competing in 16 weight categories, with eight categories for men and eight for women. As the curtain was about to drop on the Doha 2026 FISU World University Championship Weightlifting, H.E. Dr. Ibrahim […]

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Who will be the strongest student-athletes in the World?

AUSF 7 September 2026

Student-athletes from 21 countries and regions have gathered in Doha to try to win medals but also to beat FISU records set two years ago at the Tartu 2024 FISU World University Championship weightlifting. Make sure to follow live! Hosted by the Qatar Collegiate Sports Federation (QCSF), this prestigious championship will bring together over 110 […]

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FISU America's student-athletes at their best

FISU America 30 July 2026

The fourth edition of the FISU America Games in Lima, Peru aren’t over yet. Make sure to follow even from afar until the very last whistle. Fifteen different sports, 18 participating countries and one same objective: to strengthen and deepen the bonds of unity, friendship, and solidarity among students, leaders, and Higher Education Institutions of […]

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FISU World Championships and Cups Department satisfied with the coordination visits done so far

Championships 5 July 2025

Since the Championships Seminar held at the FISU headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland, all organising committees have been continuing their work to be ready for their respective events in 2026. Half of them have hosted FISU representatives for coordination visits. The FISU World University Championships 2026 coordination visits have been positive. Preparations are going well, and […]

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Check out the 2026 FISU World University Championships calendar

Championships 3 June 2025

Don’t miss out on any of the action next year with 20 competitions in 17 countries. As we prepare for the next FISU World University Championships season, we are pleased to share the official 2026 FISU Championships calendar. The dates indicated refer to the competition period and the delegations should plan to arrive three days […]

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An insights and tip-filled FISU World University Championships seminar

Beach Volleyball 9 May 2025

The 2026 FISU World University Championship season is already well on the way, with 20 organising committees in 17 countries already busy creating logos, defining schedules and generally building their event step by step. 17 of them from 15 countries travelled to FISU headquarters for the traditional three day seminar. “There is nothing like meeting […]

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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 […]