Leonz Eder and Eric Saintrond: FISU World University Games double attribution demonstrates value of sport in post-pandemic recovery

Leonz Eder and Eric Saintrond: FISU World University Games double attribution demonstrates value of sport in post-pandemic recovery

With campuses having known long shutdowns, the pandemic has had a severe impact on university life and university sport. Despite this, however, the future for international university sport looks bright. From the inspiration of indoor athletes during the first lockdowns to the studies noting decreased activity in our children, the pandemic has also highlighted the importance of sport and physical activity in the very fabric of our society. It has reminded us of the need to always strive towards a healthier and more active society for the future.