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Get, set, test ahead of Krasnoyarsk 2019

Winter Games 14 September 2018

KRASNOYARSK — It’s about to get real. With less than six months to go for the much awaited 2019 Winter Universiade, three test events are set to be hosted in Krasnoyarsk in October. The events that will be under the spotlight will be student competitions in Ice Hockey, Short Track Speed Skating and Figure Skating.  […]

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After 59 years, WU coming back to Switzerland

Winter Games 2 September 2018

  After 59 years, the Winter Universiade comes back to Switzerland in January 2021. With the country’s deep roots for winter sports, the 30th Winter Universiade is sure to challenge daring competitors and captivate the audiences in attendance. Find out more about how this tradition continues today.    

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Unveiling the Winter Universiade flame bearer contest winners

Winter Games 23 August 2018

      KRASNOYARSK — The Universiade flame is a symbol of the university sport movement. The right to carry the Universiade torch through the streets of one’s city signifies the intersection of sport, culture, art and education into one sphere. Those who are bestowed with the opportunity come from all ages, too!   For […]

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FISU World Conference on innovation, education and sport still open for registration

Winter Games 23 August 2018

The legacy and sustainability of sport conference registration is open until the end of October KRASNOYARSK — The tradition of the Universiades being where sport and education converge continues in the heart of Siberia as the world’s finest winter sport student-athletes compete at the 29th Winter Universiade.   While the competition kicks off on the 2nd […]

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Lake Placid set to host 2023 Winter Universiade

Winter Games 16 August 2018

  History in the making as the two-time Winter Olympics host will now hold the Universiade for a second time     LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND — The Winter Universiade is set to return to the northern New York winter sports destination of Lake Placid in 2023.     The International University Sports Federation (FISU) completed the […]

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Winter Universiade 2019 medal design winner selected

Winter Games 14 August 2018

KRASNOYARSK, RUSSIAN FEDARATION – Few things are more iconic than a gold medal. “Going for the gold!” is both a mantra and mindset that reverberates both inside and outside the sports arena.   When it comes to the Summer and Winter Universiades, getting the right distinctive look for the gold, silver and bronze medal winners […]

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Snapshots, paint and dance lead into WU 2019

Winter Games 9 August 2018

    KRASNOYARSK, RUSSIA — Touted as an international sporting and cultural event, the Universiade experience is one that extends beyond the competition arena. The event draws in people from all ages and stages of life, and illustrates the startling similarity between us all.   Just as a biathlete coming into the shooting range needs […]

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FISU Forum a first great test of Winter Universiade 2019 village

Winter Games 2 August 2018

KRASNOYARSK, RUSSIAN FEDERATION — With the FISU Forum coming to the upcoming Winter Universiade host city from the 6-10 August, the readiness of the Universiade Village and Universiade venues are ready to be put to the test as the premiere international conference on the confluence of sport, study and an active society comes to town. […]