Maxim Urazov gave participants an insight into future events during his lecture, with a particular focus on Krasnoyarsk 2019.

He presented the Russian city’s plans for the event and discussed what he had learned from the forum with those in attendance.

"The Winter Universiade is not the finishing point for my city hosting large sports events, it’s only the start," Urazov said.

"Krasnoyarsk represents a new region for the sports world to discover.

"The most significant part we learned from Kazan is that we should do the absolute maximum we can.

"If you’re organising an event such as the Universiade, you have to go into it with the mentality that you will host the best one yet."

Urazov also highlighted the importance of volunteers in ensuring a successful competition.

Krasnoyarsk 2019 will require over 5,000 volunteers, some of whom have been taking part in the Academy.

"Our volunteers will have new experiences and make new friends," Urazov added.

"You will go back to your countries with new knowledge and expertise."

In his closing remarks, FISU President Oleg Matytsin spoke about the organisation’s commitment and investment in university students.

"I am very happy with the quality and depth of your questions,", he said.

"You might be young, but this demonstrates your ambition and professionalism.

"We need to take advantage of your knowledge, your experience and your ambition.

"We want to build a long-term relationship with all of you to develop you as young leaders."