The World continues to see an increase in the H1N1 Influenza. There are as of July 7, 2009, 100,000 cases worldwide and over 10,000 cases with four (4) deaths in the European Region (one of six regions of the WHO). Serbia is in this region and has reported over twenty (20) cases. There are multiples […]
Another Olympic Champion made a chat with the Universiade media today, July 6th. At the press conference held in the MPC three artistic gymnasts were present to have a talk with the press: Donna-Donny TRUYENS (BEL), UB 2009 silver medallist on the pommel horse; Miloš PAUNOVIC (SRB), UB 2009 all-round finalist and last but […]
Mrs. Sala Al Hamed HoD of Qatar and Miss Balsam Al-Ayoub, HoD of Kuwait taking notes at a HoD Meeting Universiades always provides a good opportunity to get in contact with people from all over the world and discuss the further development of university sports in different countries. This possibility […]
FISU President Killian congratulates the gold medallist of the Men’s 50m Butterfly The competitions of the 25th Summer Universiade are halfway. A perfect opportunity to have a closer look at the medal table so far. If we take the number of gold medals as a point of reference, then Korea takes the lead with […]
Tension is rising for the swimmers here at the 25th Summer Universiade in Belgrade as the swimming competition will start tomorrow July 5th. The swimming will take place at the Sports & Recreational Center ‘Tasmajdan’ which is located in Belgrade, some 6 km from the Athletes’ Village and is equipped with an eight-lane 50m-outdoor […]
The Post Office in the Athletes’ Village is a big hit. Enter it at any particular moment during the day and you will find people in there buying the official postcards of the Universiade. However, the most important item for sale for stamp collectors is without doubt the official stamps of the 25th Universiade, […]
AIPS President Gianni Merlo with the President of the Serbian Sport Journalist Federation When sport journalists opened their mail today, they probably found a message in their mailbox from AIPS President Gianni Merlo sent from Belgrade, host city of the 25th Summer Universiade contemplating on the importance and significance of sport journalism. Indeed, Sports […]
The Greek Chef de Mission Nikolaos Vasileiou with the President of Greece, Mr. Karolos Papoulias The Greek President encourages the athletes Today, July 2nd, the Athletes’ Village of the 25th Summer Universiade in Belgrade was visited by a Very VIP Guest. Indeed, the President of Greece, Mr. Karolos Papoulias, was welcomed at the entrance […]
