Winter Games

On 14 December 2021, FISU Acting President Leonz Eder, FISU Secretary General-CEO, Eric Saintrond, and FISU Games Winter Director, Milan Augustin met with representatives of the Organising Committee, local authorities Mr. Guido Graf, President of the OC, Niklaus Bleiker, Vice President of the OC, Urs Hunkeler, Managing Director  of  the OC, Stephan  Vollenweider, Finance Director […]

Following meetings of the Executive Committee of FISU and the Board of Directors of the Lucerne 2021 Winter Universiade Association, FISU and Lucerne 2021 have announced with deep regret that the Lucerne 2021 Winter Universiade scheduled for 11 – 21 December will no longer take place. Restrictions on international arrivals have been announced by Swiss […]

Seeing athletes from all over the world up close and challenging their personal bests is something we have all missed in recent years, but student athletes will get that chance in just under a month to do this at the Lucerne 2021 Winter Universiade.   That is one of the many aspects the Germany University […]

The Lake Placid 2023 FISU World University Games officially debuted its mascot, Adirondack Mac, on 13 November during the Mt. Van Hoevenberg’s Open House and Job Fair.     The mascot was welcomed by hundreds of people, who came to explore the new Mountain Pass Lodge and try the new mountain coaster and indoor rock […]

“One month to go.” No matter the subject, that phrase evokes anticipation, excitement, and expectation. However, when you’re talking about the Lucerne 2021 Winter Universiade that thought means so much more.   304 days since they were originally planned to start, November 11th marks the one month to the start of the 30th Winter Universiade. […]

With the 30th Winter Universiade just around the corner, FISU’s U-media reporter, Naomi Ma sat down with Deputy Manager of team Republic of Korea, Hwayeon Yong for more insight about their preparation for the upcoming event.   Hwayeon is in charge of composing, supporting and managing the South Korean delegation. She mentioned to FISU that […]

The online ticketing platform for the Lucerne 2021 Winter Universiade is now open and is accessible here. Tickets can be purchased online for all sport competitions, the figure skating gala and the closing ceremony. The opening ceremony will be broadcast live on the Swiss SRF television network and will be screened at the onsite public […]