Cantonal Councillor of Obwalden Daniel Wyler has been elected to the Board of Directors for the 2021 Winter Universiade in Lucerne.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has praised the success of the country’s team at a meeting to discuss the recent Winter Universiade in Krasnoyarsk.

This month's Winter Universiade has been given an immediate legacy after the 2020 World Junior Curling Championships were awarded to Krasnoyarsk.

A key International University Sports Federation (FISU) official has claimed that Krasnoyarsk is now one of the world's best winter sport destinations after hosting the 2019 Winter Universiade this month.

A blend of Siberian and Swiss tradition was delivered at the Krasnoyarsk 2019 Winter Universiade Closing Ceremony here as the International University Sports Federation (FISU) flag was passed to 2021 hosts Lucerne.

Hosts Russia won the last gold medal of the 2019 Winter Universiade after triumphing 2-1 against Slovakia in the men's ice hockey final here.

International University Sports Federation (FISU) President Oleg Matytsin has highlighted the legacy of the 2019 Winter Universiade as the Russian Wrestling Federation (RWF) confirmed Krasnoyarsk will bid for the 2022 World Championships.

Simon Efimov ensured Alpine skiing competition at Krasnoyarsk 2019 concluded with home success as the Russian skier triumphed in the men's slalom at the Winter Universiade here.

Russia defeated Canada 2-0 in the women's ice hockey final to win gold in front of a home crowd at the Krasnoyarsk 2019 Winter Universiade here.

A delegation from Minsk has visited Krasnoyarsk to study their experience of hosting the 2019 Winter Universiade here, with the Belarusian capital holding the European Games this summer.

Norway and Sweden were crowned curling champions at the Winter Universiade as bandy gold saw hosts Russia secure their 100th medal of Krasnoyarsk 2019.