Swiss skier Ramon Zenhäusern has stated he is excited to see Alpine skiing return to its roots at the International University Sports Federation (FISU) Lucerne 2021 Winter Universiade, in his home country.
The European University Sports Association (EUSA) has met virtually with the European Cycling Union (UEC) to discuss future activities between the organisations and possible cooperation.
The Sports Federation of Jordanian Universities (SFJU) has undertaken a commitment to spreading the sport of teqball across the country's campuses.
BP Australia has offered two AUD5,000 (£2,800/$3,900/€3,200) scholarships to the most promising indigenous student-athletes.
Former Chilean table tennis player Blanca Durán, who competed at two editions of the International University Sports Federation (FISU) World University Games, has been appointed sports director of the University of Chile.
U SPORTS has awarded 4,908 student-athletes with the Academic All-Canadian honour for the 2019-2020 season.
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) is expected to delay a vote on legislation that would allow university athletes in the United States to be compensated for their fame.
Chengdu 2021 has announced the head of delegations meeting for the International University Sport Federation (FISU) World University Games will be held online.
The Brazilian Government has granted funding to the Brazilian University Sports Confederation (CBDU) to aid participation at the 2021 World University Games in Chengdu.
The first female vice-president of the International University Sports Federation (FISU), Penninah Kabenge, has stated that women should be involved in more leadership roles to help improve sports participation and give athletes different role models.
Alabama Crimson Tide star DeVonta Smith has become the first wide receiver since 1991 to win the prestigious Heisman Trophy - the prize awarded to the best player in collegiate American football.
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has confirmed that Indiana will host the entirety of the 2021 Men’s Basketball Championship, with the majority of those matches set to take place in Indianapolis.
The European University Sports Association (EUSA) has published a book celebrating its first two decades, following its founding in 1999.
The Athletes' Village for this year's World University Games in Chengdu is set to be ready by April.
Olympic swimmer Dorothea Brandt has backed the Rhine-Ruhr bid to host the summer International University Sports Federation (FISU) World University Games in 2025.
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.
International Paralympic Committee - Paralympic Games Brand Manager - Bonn, Germany
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) offers the position of a full-time Paralympic Games Brand Manager (f/m/x) in an international and multicultural team at the IPC Headquarters in Bonn, Germany, starting in early 2021. The IPC is the global governing body of the Paralympic Movement. We supervise the organisation of the Paralympic Games and Paralympic Winter Games and serve as International Federation for 10 Para sports. The Paralympic Games Brand Manager is accountable to the Head of Brand and Engagement and will be responsible for ensuring the Paralympic brand is represented in a consistent and impactful way at the Paralympic Games.
As the International Ice Hockey Federation prepares to decide whether Belarus remains a co-host of its World Championship later this year, Philip Barker recalls other occasions where human rights has been a key topic in the build-up to a country staging a major sports event.
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