KAZAN – The Universiade Flame continues its worldwide cruise aboard the bark Sedov as it reached the shores of Peru on October 23rd. By the time the ship approached the port of Callao, it has already travelled 15,000 out of planned 45,000 miles – one third of its round the world trip. The Universiade Torch […]
Please find below an overview of the broadcast schedule of CAMPUS on Eurosport. CAMPUS is a 26-minute TV show, broadcast on a monthly basis until December 2017. The programme will cover the World University Championships, organised by FISU and follow preparations for the Universiades, feature profiles and interviews with the Universiade athletes and explain FISU’s […]
SYDNEY 4 October 2012 – The Eurosport Group and FISU (International University Sports Federation) announce they have signed an agreement to broadcast the 2013 Summer and Winter Universiades across Eurosport’s Asia-Pacific network. This partnership will give the Summer and Winter Universiades – FISU’s highly successful global multi-sport events – comprehensive television coverage in 17 countries […]
KAZAN – The Universiade in 1,000 Years Chalk Art Contest was held at the Universiade Village last week. During the contest students of Kazan Federal (Volga Region) University (KFU) demonstrated what the World University Games will look and feel like in 1,000 years’ time. Every year the Universiade Village’s chalk art contest attracts a growing […]
Arthur Nabarrete Zanetti (Photo: Everton Melo/ FISU YR) LONDON – Arthur Zanetti, 22 years old, made history last Monday at the 2012 London Olympic Games. Member of the Brazilian male gymnastics team, the athlete won the final of the men’s rings in his first participation in the Olympiad. He also guaranteed the first Olympic […]
KAZAN – The first country to compete at 27th Summer Universiade in the city of Kazan has been unveiled as representatives of Switzerland have submitted the general entry form to the Organising Committee. The Swiss NFencer Fabian Kauter, SU veteran (2005, 2007, 2009) and multiple medallist (2007 & 2009) will be in Kazan, but first […]
TAIPEI CITY – Summer Universiade Director Marc Vandenplas had been requested by Taipei Sports Office to make a short visit to the 2017 SU host city. The future constitution of the OC, the new location of the Athletes’ Village and some questions about the possibility of using some sports venues were the topics at […]
KAZAN – Russia’s Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko paid a visit to the Kazan 2013 Volunteer Recruitment Centre and met with candidates willing to become volunteer for the Kazan 2013 Summer Universiade. During his visit to the Volunteer Recruitment Centre, Vitaly Mutko was accompanied by Prime Minister of Tatarstan Ildar Khalikov, State Secretary/Deputy Minister of Sports, […]
