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Krasnoyarsk 2019 wins communication award at iF International Design Awards 2021

By Andrew Dowdeswell

The Krasnoyarsk 2019 Winter Universiade has won the communication award at the iF International Design Awards 2021.

Krasnoyarsk ready to host FIS Freestyle Ski World Cup as legacy of 2019 Winter Universiade continues

By Daniel Etchells

Dual moguls and aerials events are set to take place during this weekend’s International Ski Federation (FIS) Freestyle Ski World Cup in Krasnoyarsk, being held one year on from the Russian city hosting the Winter Universiade.

German bid for 2025 Summer Universiade still on track

By Alex Bell

The German University Sports Federation (adh) is continuing to move towards an application to host Summer Universiade 2025.

FISU claim Krasnoyarsk 2019 venues are building a lasting legacy

By Patrick O’Kane

The International University Sports Federation (FISU) has claimed the signs of a lasting legacy from its 2019 Winter Universiade in Krasnoyarsk can be seen by locals, tourists and elite sports stars making use of the city's winter sports venues.

Krasnoyarsk 2019: Day seven of competition

insidethegames is reporting LIVE from the 2019 Winter Universiade in Krasnoyarsk

By Michael Pavitt and Nancy Gillen in Krasnoyarsk

Krasnoyarsk 2019 organisers receive Hyundai cars for Winter Universiade transport

By Nancy Gillen

Hyundai has provided 300 cars and buses to be used as transportation during next year's Winter Universiade in Krasnoyarsk.

More than 100,000 tickets for Krasnoyarsk 2019 go on sale

By Florence Almond

The main batch of tickets for the 2019 Winter Universiade in Krasnoyarsk hav gone on sale, with 132,000 now available to buy.

Krasnoyarsk 2019 release branded clothing line

By Florence Almond

Krasnoyarsk 2019 has released a clothing line complete with the slogans and logos of the Winter Universiade in Russia next year.

Branded trains for Winter Universiade 2019 launched

By Nancy Gillen

Branded trains for the Krasnoyarsk 2019 Winter Universiade, designed by student competition winners, have been launched on the Moscow Metro.

Arkhangelsk hosts leg of Krasnoyarsk 2019 Universiade Torch Relay

By Nancy Gillen

Arkhangelsk in the north of Russia became the latest city to host a leg of the Winter Universiade Torch Relay for Krasnoyarsk 2019, with the event concluding with a game of bandy.

FISU decide team sport line-ups for 2019 Winter Universiade in Krasnoyarsk

By Nancy Gillen

The International University Sports Federation (FISU) have decided the teams that will participate in ice hockey, curling and bandy at March's Winter Universiade in the Russian city of Krasnoyarsk.

Life after sport main topic of discussion at FISU forum in Krasnoyarsk

By James Diamond

Life after sport has been the main topic of discussion at the International Federation of University Sport (FISU) Forum in Krasnoyarsk.

Torch unveiled for Krasnoyarsk 2019 Winter Universiade

By James Diamond

The Torch for the 2019 Winter Universiade has officially been unveiled in Krasnoyarsk, at a special ceremony at the Variant 999 Enterprise.

Coca-Cola makes multi-million ruble donation to become official supplier at Krasnoyarsk 2019

By Thomas Giles

The organisers of the Krasnoyarsk 2019 Winter Universiade have announced that Coca-Cola will donate 65 million rubles (£737,000/$1 million/€850,000) to Games preparations.

Krasnoyarsk 2019 say venues 50 to 70 per cent ready

By Thomas Giles

Krasnoyarsk's acting governor Alexnader Uss has said that venues for the 2019 Winter Universiade in the Russian city are 50 to 70 per cent ready.

Fact of the day

When British skaters Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean won the Olympic gold medal in ice dance at Sarajevo 1984 with 12 perfect 6.0s from every judge, for their interpretation of Maurice Ravel's Boléro, an important member of their team was singer-actor Michael Crawford. Crawford, who had played Frank Spencer in British sitcom Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em and the title role in the musical The Phantom of the Opera, had become a mentor to the pair in 1981 and went on to help them create their Olympic routine. Crawford said he “taught them how to act". He was present with their trainer Betty Callaway at the ringside at Sarajevo as they created one of the most iconic moments in Olympic history.

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