The publication - 30 Years of Asian University Sports Movement - outlines the history, activities, and influence of the organisation on the global university sports movement.

It is co-authored by Dr Dorjsuren Jargalsaikhan, the Mongolian Students Sports Federation secretary general and AUSF vice-president, and Kairat Zakiryanov, President of the Kazakh Academy of Sports and Tourism and an International University Sports Federation (FISU) Assessor.

Written during the COVID-19 pandemic, the book will be formally launched during the 12th AUSF General Assembly, due to open in Abu Dhabi tomorrow and conclude on Monday (May 8). 

Drawing on rare materials and sourcing historical photographs, the book goes back through the last three decades to highlight the history and development of the AUSF.

The 54 competitions and 24 sports of the Asian University Championships - from 2005 to 2021 - are featured with statistical data, special moments, and country participation information for each event.

The book also reviews the contribution of Asian nations to university sport since the inception of FISU in 1949.

Unique stories are recounted of Asian athletes, medals won, and records set at the FISU World University Games, FISU World Championships, and FISU University World Cups.

FISU World University Games Summer and Winter hosted in Asia over the years are also celebrated.

Researched and written over three years, it is the first independent, single-topic work of the AUSF.

Editing for 30 Years of Asian University Sports Movement was provided by AUSF general coordinator Laura Yan and MSSF director of foreign affairs Enkhnaran J.