Olympic ski jumping gold medallist Masahiko Harada has been appointed general manager of Japan's team at Beijing 2022, with Hidehito Ito named Chef de Mission.

The Krasnoyarsk 2019 Winter Universiade has won the communication award at the iF International Design Awards 2021.

Two private schools in Switzerland are set to provide volunteers for the Lucerne 2021 Winter Universiade.

Russian biathlete Daria Sidorova is looking to switch allegiance to Ukraine for the Lucerne 2021 Winter Universiade.

The final contract for the Turin 2025 Winter World University Games has been signed, making the Italian city the official host of the upcoming competition in four years time.

The Lucerne 2021 Winter Universiade Flame Relay commenced in Turin today, with International University Sports Federation (FISU) Acting President Leonz Eder lighting the flame at the University of Turin.

Three months away from the Lucerne 2021 Winter Universiade, the heads of delegations from around the world have met in Switzerland, following on from a virtual meeting in June.

A COVID-19 vaccination will be mandatory at the Lucerne 2021 Winter Universiade, the International University Sports Federation (FISU) and local Organising Committee have together decided.

Student project song "Flying High" has been unveiled as the official song for the Lucerne 2021 Winter World University Games, which are now less than 100 days away.

The Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA) is set to upgrade Lake Placid's Olympic Museum following the authorisation of a contract worth approximately $1.4 million (£1 million/€1.185 million) - and the work will be done prior to the 2023 Winter World University Games.

The Organising Committee has been formed for the 2025 Winter World University Games in Turin, featuring five bodies and chaired by Alessandro Ciro Sciretti.

The first group of athletes have been selected for Switzerland's delegation for their home 2021 Winter Universiade in Lucerne.

Members of the Lake Placid 2023 Organising Committee staff have lent a hand at a local Ironman race, volunteering their time and observing the event as preparations for hosting the Winter World University Games continue.

Approximately 1,500 volunteers will be needed for the Lake Placid 2023 Winter World University Games according to organisers at a town council meeting, where they provided updates on the planning of the event.