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A new concept for the Rhine-Ruhr 2025 FISU Summer Games

Summer Games 16 July 2024

The Rhine-Ruhr 2025 FISU World University Games Summer’s new plan was presented and accepted during a recent FISU Steering Committee Meeting in Düsseldorf. An important delegation from FISU travelled to Germany to hold a Steering Committee Meeting, but also to discuss next year’s FISU World University Games. They were warmly welcomed by the President German […]

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South African fencer books place for Paris 2024

Summer Games 25 June 2024

Student-athlete Harry Saner has fulfilled a lifelong dream, having secured his place in the fencing competition at this year’s Summer Olympics in Paris, France. The 23 year old from Johannesburg, who took up fencing at age nine after “wanting to become a knight in shining armour”, came through a gruelling qualification process to eventually top the […]

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Sign up for the first Rhine-Ruhr 2025 Delegation Webinar

Summer Games 10 June 2024

The first National University Sports Federations (NUSF) delegation webinar will take place on Monday 1 July at 13:00 CET. The Rhine-Ruhr 2025 FISU Summer Games Organising Committee is excited to announce that the first National University Sports Federations (NUSF) delegation webinar will take place on Monday 1 July at 13:00 CET. This informative session will […]

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FISU Secretary General repeatedly impressed and moved by Chengdu

Summer Games 7 June 2024

Eric Saintrond and FISU Director of Summer Games Jing Zhao attended the FISU World University Games Museum Donation Ceremony. On the morning of 6 June, 2024, the FISU World University Games Museum Donation Ceremony took place at Dong’an Lake Sports Park in Chengdu. Attendees included Eric Saintrond, Secretary General and CEO of FISU; Jing Zhao, […]

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Rhine-Ruhr 2025 FISU World University Games publish a pre-Games paper on sustainability and legacy

Summer Games 4 June 2024

“Zoom-in and Zoom-out’: the Sustainability & Legacy Approach” outlines the current status of the Organising Committee’s sustainability management. The Rhine-Ruhr 2025 FISU World University Games will pave the way for a more sustainable future in and through sport. Plans and objectives for this endeavour are now available in a pre-Games paper which underscores how sustainability […]

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Second successful visit to the Chungcheong region

Summer Games 27 May 2024

A FISU Delegation traveled to Korea for an inspection visit and to meet with the organisers of the 2027 FISU World University Games Summer. The International University Sports Federation (FISU) delegation successfully concluded its second on-site inspection visit to the Chungcheong region after the event attribution, which took place from 21-24 May. The object of […]

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FISU secures live coverage on Eurosport for its flagship World University Games

Summer Games 18 April 2024

The International University Sports Federation (FISU) has secured a live coverage agreement with Warner Bros. Discovery that will see its flagship events broadcast live across 60 international markets in Europe and Asia on Eurosport with streaming on discovery+ and Max*. The deal includes live action from the 2025 Winter World University Games taking place in […]

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A revamped ‘Sportpark Lohrheide’ will host the athletics competitions at Rhine-Ruhr 2025

Summer Games 12 March 2024

On the second day of his visit to Germany, FISU President Leonz Eder presented the first official venue plaque to Bochum Mayor Thomas Eiskirch. The renovation of the ‘Lohrheidestadion’ and its surroundings, designated as the venue for the athletics competitions at the Rhine-Ruhr 2025 FISU World University Games, is proceeding smoothly. Soon, athletes will be […]