| FISU Newsletter n° 188 | August 07th, 2017 |
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FISU recognises four more sports Powerlifting, Kickboxing, Finswimming and Bandy are now FISU recognised sports LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND –Following the recognition in May of Dance Sport and Flying Disc, FISU has accepted the application dossiers submitted by four international sport federations. The University Sports... + |
Gymnastics draw results and info for Taipei SU 2017 The drawing of lots for Men's and Women's Artistic and Rhythmic Gymnastics was completed on 24 July for the Taipei Summer Universiade 2017. The event in Taipei City (TPE) features undergraduate and graduate university students ages 17-28. Many Olympians, including 2016 Rio medalists, are set to... + |
FISU Volunteers set for Taipei 2017 TAIPEI CITY, CHINESE TAIPEI - As part of the Taipei 2017 Summer Universiade legacy project, volunteers from all over the world have been preparing to contribute to what will be the world’s biggest multi-sport event this year. Over 19,000 volunteers will take part in the 29th Summer... + |
Meet the Interns Five future sports leaders will be in Taipei to help FISU in knowledge management – a programme that helps the Federation stay on the leading edge of sustainability, strategic planning and event operations In total, the Taipei Summer Universiade will rely on a team of 19,000 volunteers... + |
Ten-Medal Target for Team South Africa CAPETOWN - Team South Africa has set themselves a target of 10 medals for the upcoming Summer Universiade in Taipei. The final 180-strong delegation set to represent the country at the 29th Summer Universiade was announced last week, which includes 129 athletes and a 51-member... + |
2017 SU: Team Nigeria led by Tosin Oribamise targets Medals in Taipei NIGERIA - Team Nigeria has been announced for the 29th Summer Universiade in Chinese Taipei from 19 to 30 August. After so many years of absence the Nigerian delegation will be looking to build on its presence at the 28th edition in Gwangju two years ago. Table Tennis player Tosin Ester... + |
2017 SU: Kenya aims to go Long with Short Distance NAIROBI - As the 29th Summer Universiade billed for Taipei draws nearer a quick chat with the Kenyan delegation has us all excited. A country known for its legendary performances in long distance racing and Marathons will be looking to go long and hard in the sprints this summer when... + |
Brazil is bringing South America's largest team to Taipei The Brazilians are set to compete in 14 sport disciplines at Summer Universiade 2017. Look for the Brazilians to shine bright in athletics, swimming and fencing – and football and volleyball, of course. SAO PAULO – The Brazilian delegation informed 300 selected athletes who will... + |
2017 SU: Team Ireland comprised of 67 Athletes and 27 Officials DUBLIN - Embracing the International University Sports Federation (FISU’s) motto of ‘Excellence in Mind and Body’, over 10,000 athletes will come together in Taipei, to compete in some 300 medal events, across 21 sports at the 29th Summer Universiade, 19-30 August 2017 and Student Sport... + |
The University Paralympic Games begin in So Paulo, Brazil Organised by the Brazilian University Sports Confederation (CBDU) and the Brazilian Paralympic Committee (CPB), the events showcase the importance of combining university sports with the parasport world The University Paralympic Games opened this week at the Paralympic Training Center in São... + |
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