Summer World University Games

Chengdu 2021 shooting venue kitted out with electronic targets

The shooting venue for the 2021 Summer World University Games in Chengdu has been upgraded with electronic targets.

Governor predicts judo boost after Yekaterinburg 2023

By Dan Palmer

The 2023 Summer World University Games in Yekaterinburg will help to further increase the popularity of judo in Russia, a senior politician has said.

North Carolina launch logo as campaign for 2027 Summer World University Games hots up

By Duncan Mackay

North Carolina has launched a logo for its campaign to host the 2027 Summer World University Games.

South Korea becomes second country to announce bid for 2027 Summer World University Games

By Duncan Mackay

South Korea has entered the bidding to host the 2027 Summer World University Games after cities in Chungcheong Province confirmed they had come together to launch a campaign.

Chengdu 2021 table tennis venue praised after hosting national tournament

By Dan Palmer

The table tennis venue for the 2021 Summer World University Games in Chengdu has received praise after hosting the China University Table Tennis Championships.

Sichuan Airlines unveils jet dedicated to Chengdu 2021

By Dan Palmer

Chengdu 2021 sponsor Sichuan Airlines has unveiled another plane which has been decked out in livery dedicated to the Summer World University Games.

Former Dakar Rally winner named as first ambassador of Yekaterinburg 2023

By Dan Palmer

Russian racing driver Sergei Karyakin has been named as the first ambassador of the 2023 Summer World University Games in Yekaterinburg.

FISU confirms new dates for Chengdu 2021 Summer World University Games

By Liam Morgan

The International University Sports Federation (FISU) has announced the new dates for the Summer World University Games following the postponement of the event to 2022.

Rhine-Ruhr and Turin confirmed as 2025 World University Games hosts

By Michael Pavitt

Rhine-Ruhr and Turin have been confirmed as hosts of the 2025 World University Games by the International University Sport Federation (FISU) today.

FISU vice-president claims preparations for Yekaterinburg 2023 are on schedule

By Liam Morgan

Preparations for the 2023 Summer World University Games in Yekaterinburg are "running according to schedule", International University Sports Federation (FISU) vice-president Marian Dymalski has claimed following a recent meeting with Russian organisers.

Chengdu 2021 technical operations centre officially opens

By Michael Houston

The technical operations centre for the International University Sports Federation (FISU) Chengdu 2021 Summer World University Games has opened, providing operations support for the event.

First sports facility built as part of Yekaterinburg 2023 preparations opens

By Neil Shefferd

The Nikolay Karpol Volleyball Academy, the first sports facility built as part of preparations for the Yekaterinburg 2023 Summer World University Games, has opened its doors.

Chengdu 2021 volunteers appear for first time at local tennis event

By Michael Houston

Volunteers for the International University Sports Federation (FISU) Chengdu 2021 World University Games are participating in their first event in their roles at the National Games tennis qualifiers at the Sichuan International Tennis Centre.

Chernyshenko visits Yekaterinburg 2023 venues to inspect progress

By Dan Palmer

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko has visited construction sites for the 2023 Summer World University Games in Yekaterinburg.

ADH chair says Rhine-Ruhr World University Games should not be viewed as Olympic test

By Michael Pavitt

The German University Sports Federation (ADH) chairman Jörg Förster has said the 2025 World University Games should not be viewed as a test for a future Olympic Games in the Rhine-Ruhr region.

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Canadian show jumper Ian Millar holds the record for the most Olympic appearances by an athlete in any sport. When he competed at London 2012 at the age of 65 it was the tenth time he had competed in the Games since making his debut 30 years earlier at Munich 1972. He had won his only Olympic medal at Beijing 2008 when he was part of Canada’s team that took silver in the team jumping event. Millar won a gold medal in the Pan American Games team jumping event at Toronto 2015. He announced his retirement in 2019.

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