January 12, 2023 was the day everyone had been waiting for since 2019 due to the cancellation of the Lucerne 2021 Universiade. It marked the Opening Ceremony for the Lake Placid 2023 FISU World University Games. In the afternoon, the torch made it to the historic Lake Placid Olympic Center, where the Miracle on Ice […]
A majority of nations had a single flagbearer at the opening ceremony of the Lake Placid 2023 FISU World University Games Winter. Some had two. For none of them, however, was the moment as special as for local star Van Ledger. “It was exciting leading my country out,” said the 20-year-old member of the US […]
The rich heritage and pageantry of amateur sports was on full display during the Opening Ceremony of the Lake Placid 2023 FISU World University Games on the iconic “Miracle on Ice” rink made famous during the 1980 winter Olympics. Governor Kathy Hochul officially opened the Lake Placid 2023 FISU Games welcoming 1,443 student-athletes from more […]
FISU will deliver NFT digital trophies at the Lake Placid 2023 FISU World University Games, thanks to an agreement signed with LEVERADE. FISU will use blockchain technology to award players through digital trophies, positioning itself as one of the world’s most innovative entities. A partnership toward the future of University Sports Thanks to blockchain technology, […]
The colourful uniforms of Japan, Ukraine, Korea, Great Britain and the United Kingdom, Canada, and others that have been seen around Lake Placid, set the mood in the area as snow fell this morning and final preparations continue for the start of the Lake Placid 2023 FISU World University Games. The Opening Ceremony, featuring the first […]
In one week’s time, the opening of the Lake Placid 2023 FISU World University Games will take place. This will be the second time Lake Placid and the North Country of the State of New York in the United States will play host to the world’s top university athletes, the first time having been in […]
Photo courtesy Electric Umbrella/University of Saskatchewan Huskie Athletics Coming from Europe, it may seem a bit out of the way to get to Lake Placid, New York by first heading through western Canada. However, the U25 Ukrainian men’s ice hockey team that will compete at the upcoming Lake Placid 2023 FISU World University Games has […]
It is his first participation in the FISU World University Games and above all he wants to enjoy the moment. “But of course, beyond the pleasure to be there, I remain a competitor and hope I can reach the finals,” says Thibault Métraux with a wink. With more than 100 speedskaters registered to compete in […]
