Year of Legacy: Top things to expect in 2019

Why you need to be watching FISU in an action-packed year   LAUSANNE – The home of university sports is gearing up for what will be a momentous year for many reasons. 2018 saw many firsts and some impressive records set for FISU, but 2019 promises to be all that and even more! As FISU marches...

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FISU and Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union agree to three year broadcast distribution pact

 FISU sports events will now be available on the world's largest broadcasting union. Through the ABU members’ network, international university sports events can reach up to three billion people across the Asia – Pacific region. FISU sports events like the Summer and Winter Universiades,...

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Tradition and innovation set to converge at Summer Universiade 2019

When the Summer Universiade returns for its 30th edition, it will do so in one of the most famous Italian cities in the world: Napoli.   The event is more than one city in Italy’s Campania Region: In fact Napoli will be supported by Salerno, Caserta, Avellino and Benevento as competition...

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How's the snowboard set-up at Winter Universiade 2019? Spectacular.

We check in with FIS Technical Delegate Lukasz Ligocki. His reaction to the Sopka Cluster says it all: “I haven't ever seen such a high standard sports cluster”   Just before the turn of the New Year, Lukasz Ligocki, International Ski Federation (FIS) Technical Delegate, Snowboard...

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South Africa's standout Universiade footballer Kgatlana named Africa's best

A superb 2018 has evolved into an incredible start to 2019 for talented South African footballer Thembi Kgatlana, who undoubtedly reached the peak of her young career by stealing the show at the African Football Awards ceremony on Tuesday evening.   Just two years ago, Kgatlana was head down,...

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Applications invited for Dream Together Master scholarship

Unique opportunity to master sport management skills in a multicultural environment   LAUSANNE – As the bridge between university academics and sport, FISU is proud of the scholarship programmes that it offers to the worldwide community of university student-athletes. It is that time of the...

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