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...

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World Games provides FISU a perfect stage for close collaboration with sport partners

With the 2017 World Games currently underway with 10 days of sports action, President Matytsin came to support the event – and to attend a series of strategic meetings with partner organisations     WROCLAW, POLAND – When the World Games lifted the curtain to the international multisport...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Road to Xiamen 2017: The Lead-in to WUL 3x3 Basketball's 3rd Edition Begins

For the third time in three years, FISU is bringing university sport to the campus with the 3x3 World University League. While action kicks off in September, now is the time to learn about the contenders for the crown.    With the backing of FIBA and FISU other major players on the sports...

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Road to Xiamen 2017: 3x3 World University League Championship Rosters Set

    16 men’s and 16 women’s university teams will be looking for their way to the top of  the 3x3 basketball world by taking home title of World University League champions       LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND – 16 men’s and 16 women’s university teams will go head-to-head for the ultimate 3x3...

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Road to Xiamen 2017: Defending WUL champs and finalists eager for glory

When the curtains dropped at the 2016 finals, two teams basked in the championship limelight with McGill University winning the men’s side and Lithuanian Sport University taking the women’s crown. Both are coming back to Xiamen in 2017 to defend their World University League titles....

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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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