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Ugandan medallist Aciru still riding Chengdu high

The memory of that special summer moment still gives Ugandan athlete Knight Aciru goosebumps. This year in Chengdu, the 25-year-old became the third female Ugandan student to win a medal at the FISU World University Games, taking silver in the 800m final with a time of 2:04.34.

Modi congratulates Indian athletes for record-breaking Chengdu 2021

By Owen Lloyd

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has praised the country's athletes for their performances at the Chengdu 2021 International University Sports Federation (FISU) World University Games.

China continues monopoly of Chengdu 2021 diving events with golden hat-trick

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Nigerian Government urged to provide help to send athletes to Chengdu 2021

By Owen Lloyd

Nigerian officials have issued a plea to the Government after their dreams of competing at the Chengdu 2021 International University Sports Federation (FISU) were thrust into jeopardy.

Chengdu 2021 volunteers get first taste of action at test events

By Owen Lloyd

Volunteers for the Chengdu 2021 International University Sports Federation (FISU) World University Games have begun preparations for the event with the start of test events.

Officials gather for heads of delegation meeting in build-up to FISU Games in Chengdu

By Dan Palmer

Officials have travelled to China for the Heads of Delegation meeting for the Chengdu 2021 FISU Games.

FISU launches video to countdown to Chengdu 2021 coinciding with Lantern Festival

By Owen Lloyd

The International University Sports Federation (FISU) invited the world to celebrate the Lantern Festival as it continues to countdown to the postponed Summer World University Games in Chengdu.

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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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