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Four days of knowledge sharing in Bochum

Over the past four days, Bochum, Germany, has been the venue for a knowledge exchange, transferring insights from the FISU World University Games in Chengdu to the upcoming organizing committees of Rhine-Ruhr and Chungcheong. "Knowledge transfer is extremely important," stated Jing Zhao, Director of the FISU Summer Games.

FISU General Assembly in Geneva

The International University Sports Federation (FISU) is currently conducting its 38th General Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland, with 164 member associations from around the world invited to the most significant meeting of the year.

3x3 Basketball FISU: Monterrey's (MEX) women and Vytautas Magnus (LTU) men claim glory in Doha

The women's team representing the Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education (University of Monterrey, Mexico) secured the gold, while Lithuania's Vytautas Magnus University did the same in the men's category.

During the TAFISA Congress, Fernando Parente, Director of Development and Healthy Campus at FISU, stressed the importance of promoting sports for all

The TAFISA Congress, held from 1-5 November in the German city of Düsseldorf, brought together sports organizations, experts and stakeholders from around the world to discuss the theme “Sport for All: More together than ever”.

The 2023 FISU UNIVERSITY WORLD CUP 3x3 Basketball in Qatar will kick off with 24 teams

The Qatar University Sports Federation (QCSF) announced that the necessary preparations have been successfully completed to host the FISU University 3x3 Basketball World Cup 2023, starting from November 10th in Doha, the capital of the Qatari emirate.

The Paulista University of Brazil beat the State University of Commerce and Economics of Ukraine in the most anticipated final in the FISU University World Cup

The Paulista University of Brazil fulfilled the predictions that placed it as a favorite to win the FISU Soccer World Cup. The same forecasts placed Ukraine as a finalist and therefore it was a very close match that had to be resolved in the penalty shootout.

South Korean Government official calls for Chungcheong 2027 Organising Committee President appointment

By Owen Lloyd

South Korea's Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly Chung Woo-taik has called for the appointment of an Organising Committee President for the Chungcheong 2027 International University Sports Federation (FISU) World University Games.

First U.S. Biathlon Collegiate National Championships to be held in March 2024

By Vimal Sankar

Fort Kent in Maine is set to host the first U.S. Biathlon Collegiate National Championships in March next year.

Eder says Zakopane would be "ideal" host of Winter World University Games

By Dan Palmer

Acting International University Sports Federation (FISU) President Leonz Eder believes Zakopane would be an "ideal" location for a future edition of the Winter World University Games.

FISU representatives attend first European Sport Congress

By Neil Shefferd

The International University Sports Federation (FISU) took part in the first edition of the European Sport Congress, a three-day event bringing together sports administrators from across the continent.

FISU flag arrives in North Rhine-Westphalia prior to 2025 World University Games

By Owen Lloyd

The International University Sports Federation (FISU) flag has arrived in Germany to mark the beginning of the next cycle for the World University Games.

Double Chengdu 2021 winner Mauriskha earns IWGA Athlete of the Month

By Patrick Burke

Indonesian wushu fighter Nandhira Mauriskha has been awarded the International World Games Association (IWGA) Athlete of the Month award for August for her double success at the delayed Chengdu 2021 International University Sports Federation (FISU) World University Games.

Organisers mark 500 days until Turin 2025 FISU World University Games

By Patrick Burke

Organisers have marked 500 days until the start of the next Winter edition of the International University Sports Federation (FISU) World University Games in the Italian city of Turin.

FISU denies Russian Sports Minister Matytsin's nomination for Honorary President

By Vimal Sankar

The International University Sports Federation (FISU) has denied reports about Russian Sports Minister Oleg Matytsin being nominated for the position of Honorary President.

Turin 2025 celebrate anniversary of first FISU Games in Piedmont capital

By Owen Lloyd

The Turin 2025 International University Sports Federation (FISU) Winter World University Games Organising Committee has wished a happy anniversary to the first edition of the Universiade.

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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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