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Strengthening international engagement in education and development in France
6+ day, 19+ hour ago (364+ words) Meetings in Orl'ans with the International Federation for Sports Officials and in Paris with the UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee for Physical Education and Sport illustrate FISU's commitment to contributing to international dialogue beyond university competitions. Building the future of officiating in…...
From Seoul to Beijing: FISU builds momentum across Asia
1+ week, 12+ hour ago (351+ words) A FISU senior delegation visited Korea and China strengthening relationships, exploring new ideas, and keeping preparations on track for the Changchun 2027 Winter Universiade and the Chungcheong 2027 FISU World University Games. Led by Secretary General and CEO Matthias Remund, and joined…...
Guangdong University of Technology and Peking University will represent Asia in Macau, China
1+ week, 17+ hour ago (296+ words) Chinese teams claimed double victories at the 8th Asian University 33 Basketball Championship in Putuo District, Zhoushan. Both champion teams will represent their continent in October the upcoming FISU University World Cup 33 Basketball. As the highest-level and most influential continental exclusive tournament…...
From Iran to Poland, scoring goals despite the challenging situation
1+ week, 4+ day ago (449+ words) Payame Noor University of Qom etched its name in the history of Iranian university sports by claiming the championship title in the first National Student Futsal League and qualifying for the FISU World Championship in Warsaw. Two rewards with one…...
Yassamine Djellab confirmes she is the queen of the judo 63kg category
1+ week, 6+ day ago (378+ words) Algeria's 19th National University Games took center stage at the beginning of May at the University of Biskra, bringing together 2, 072 athletes from 39 university provincial leagues in a vibrant celebration of student sport. The competition featured 16 sports, including football, handball, volleyball, basketball,…...
Japan at the top of the cheerleading pyramid!
2+ week, 1+ day ago (315+ words) With an atmosphere filled with celebration, friendship, and unforgettable performances, the 2026 FISU World University Championship Cheerleading in Gothenburg awarded medals to 12 different delegations! Over several exciting days, 430 student-athletes representing 16 teams gathered in Gothenburg to compete for university world championship titles…...
The universities which will represent Africa in Macau, China are known
2+ week, 1+ day ago (270+ words) The University of Ibadan (Nigeria) and Uganda Christian University emerged as continental champions at the 2026 FASU Afro-Varsity 33 Basketball Challenge, securing Africa's qualification spots for the FISU 33 Basketball World Cup. The tournament, held from 31 May 31 to 1 June, brought together 16 Universities from…...
One event, 5 disciplines: combat sports kicks off in Brasilia
2+ week, 1+ day ago (195+ words) All the action of a FISU World University Championship multiplied by five: this is what to expect over the next six days in Brasilia, where ju-jitsu, karate, muaythai, wrestling and wushu student-athletes will meet. The FISU World University Championship 2026 season…...
Student-cheerleaders from 16 countries about to pump Gothenburg with energy from 5-7 June
2+ week, 5+ day ago (229+ words) After a small break, it is time for the second FISU World University Championship of the 2026 season. Get ready for glitter, pom-poms, music and a lot of fun! Welcome to Gothenburg! Sweden's second-largest city is known for its rich sporting…...
FISU and WBSC sign landmark agreement to promote Baseball/Softball in university sport
2+ week, 6+ day ago (260+ words) The International University Sports Federation and the World Baseball Softball Confederation aim to leverage sport as a platform for education, development and international exchange. The International University Sports Federation (FISU) and the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) formalised a new…...