The International University Sports Federation (FISU; French: Fédération internationale du sport universitaire) is responsible for the organization and governance of worldwide sports competitions for student-athletes between the ages of 17 and 25. It was founded in 1949[1] as the world governing body of national university sports organizations and currently has 165[2] member associations (National University Sport Federations) from five continents. Between 1949 and 2011, it was based in Brussels (Belgium); it was relocated to Lausanne (Switzerland) since 2011.
International University Sports Federation
Fédération internationale du sport universitaire (FISU)
Luciano Cabral (BRA) (1st Vp), Penninah Aligawesa Kabenge (UGA) Marian Dymalski (POL) Liu Jin (CHN)
Website
www.fisu.net
The FISU stages its events every two years. They currently include three World University Games (beach,summer and winter) and 34[3] World University Championships. It also organizes conferences, forums and seminars to promote sport as a component of the educational system.[4] FISU sanctions other competitions open to university students, such as the biennial World University Bridge Championships in contract bridge, "played under the auspices of the FISU".[5]
A General Assembly elects an executive committee for a four-year term. Oleg Matytsin was elected president for 2015–2019, succeeding Claude-Louis Gallien.[6] The secretary-general and CEO is Eric Saintrond;[7] regional vice-presidents are Leonz Eder , Luciano Cabral, Marian Dymalski, Leopold Senghor and Liguo Yang.[8]
The FISU World University Games,[9] formerly and commonly referred to as the Universiade, is an international sporting event staged every two years in a different city. There were 10,622 participants in Shenzhen, China, in 2011, and 174 participating countries in Daegu, Korea, in 2003.[citation needed]
The Summer Universiade includes 12 compulsory sports (15 compulsory disciplines):[10]
The Winter Games includes eight compulsory sports and one to four optional sports are chosen by the host country or city.If speed skating is at the list of the optional sports,a fourth could be choose.[10][11]
While the Universiades are held in odd years, the FISU World University Championships are held in even years. It includes individual/team sports, indoor/outdoor sports, combat sports, mind sports and summer/winter sports.[12]
The International Day of University Sport is celebrated every year on 20 September by the FISU and UNESCO.
Banningedit
In light of the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, FISU suspended Russian and Belarusian athletes and national university sports federation officials from participating in FISU competitions and activities until at least the end of 2022, cancelled two FISU University World Cups in Russia and a FISU World University Championships in Belarus scheduled for 2022 (the FISU University World Cup Powerlifting from Moscow, the FISU University World Cup Rugby Sevens from Kazan, and the FISU World University Championship Waterski & Wakeboard from Belarus), and cancelled Russia's hosting of the FISU University World Cup Combat Sports and associated meetings scheduled for 2022.[13][14] The FISU also suspended the hosting rights and cancelled the 2023 Summer World University Games, to be held in Yekaterinburg.[15]
^FISU Statutes 2011-05-30 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved 2016-01-19.
^. www.fisu.net. Archived from the original on 2018-08-09. Retrieved 2018-03-07.
^"World University Championships". www.fisu.net. Retrieved 2018-03-07.
^Ferreira, P. (2010) Strategy Assessment of International Sports Federations – Case study of the International University Sports Federation (FISU). Executive Masters in Sports Organisation Management, University of Poitiers, France.
^World University Team Cup 2011-10-27 at the Wayback Machine. World Bridge Federation. 5th World University Bridge Championship 2011-08-13 at the Wayback Machine Event website (2010). Chinese Taipei University Sports Federation. Retrieved 2011-08-12.
^34th General Assembly in Lausanne elects New Board. Retrieved 2016-01-19.
^"Russia awards FISU Secretary General-CEO Eric Saintrond with the Order of Friendship". www.fisu.net. Retrieved 2022-01-20.
^"FISU Secretary-General meets AUSF, FUSC and City Authorities in Beijing". www.fisu.net. Retrieved 2022-01-20.
^Pavitt, Michael (28 July 2020). "FISU finalises naming system for events". insidethegames.biz. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
^ ab"Winter FISU World University Games". www.fisu.net. Retrieved 2022-01-20.
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The International University Sports Federation FISU French Federation internationale du sport universitaire is responsible for the organization and governance of worldwide sports competitions for student athletes between the ages of 17 and 25 It was founded in 1949 1 as the world governing body of national university sports organizations and currently has 165 2 member associations National University Sport Federations from five continents Between 1949 and 2011 it was based in Brussels Belgium it was relocated to Lausanne Switzerland since 2011 International University Sports FederationFederation internationale du sport universitaire FISU Headquarters in Lausanne Formation1 January 1949 75 years ago 1949 01 01 TypeSports federationHeadquarters1949 2011 Brussels Belgiumsince 2011 Lausanne SwitzerlandMembership165 member associationsOfficial languageFrench and EnglishPresidentLeonz Eder Switzerland Regional Vice PresidentsLuciano Cabral BRA 1st Vp Penninah Aligawesa Kabenge UGA Marian Dymalski POL Liu Jin CHN Websitewww wbr fisu wbr netThe FISU stages its events every two years They currently include three World University Games beach summer and winter and 34 3 World University Championships It also organizes conferences forums and seminars to promote sport as a component of the educational system 4 FISU sanctions other competitions open to university students such as the biennial World University Bridge Championships in contract bridge played under the auspices of the FISU 5 Contents 1 Organization 2 Events and sports 2 1 Summer 2 2 Winter 2 3 World University Championships 2 4 International Day of University Sport 3 Banning 4 See also 5 ReferencesOrganization editA General Assembly elects an executive committee for a four year term Oleg Matytsin was elected president for 2015 2019 succeeding Claude Louis Gallien 6 The secretary general and CEO is Eric Saintrond 7 regional vice presidents are Leonz Eder Luciano Cabral Marian Dymalski Leopold Senghor and Liguo Yang 8 Past presidents include 1949 1961 Paul Schleimer LUX 1961 1999 Primo Nebiolo ITA 1999 2011 George E Killian USA 2011 2015 Claude Louis Gallien FRA 2015 2022 Oleg Matytsin RUS 2022 2027 Leonz Eder SUI Events and sports editSummer edit The FISU World University Games 9 formerly and commonly referred to as the Universiade is an international sporting event staged every two years in a different city There were 10 622 participants in Shenzhen China in 2011 and 174 participating countries in Daegu Korea in 2003 citation needed The Summer Universiade includes 12 compulsory sports 15 compulsory disciplines 10 Athletics Swimming Diving Water polo Archery Badminton Basketball Fencing Artistic gymnastics Rhythmic gymnastics Judo Table tennis Taekwondo Tennis Volleyball Winter editThe Winter Games includes eight compulsory sports and one to four optional sports are chosen by the host country or city If speed skating is at the list of the optional sports a fourth could be choose 10 11 Alpine skiing Biathlon Cross country skiing Curling Figure skating Ice hockey Short track speed skating Snowboarding World University Championships edit Main article World University Championships While the Universiades are held in odd years the FISU World University Championships are held in even years It includes individual team sports indoor outdoor sports combat sports mind sports and summer winter sports 12 International Day of University Sport edit Main article International Day of University Sport The International Day of University Sport is celebrated every year on 20 September by the FISU and UNESCO Banning editIn light of the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine FISU suspended Russian and Belarusian athletes and national university sports federation officials from participating in FISU competitions and activities until at least the end of 2022 cancelled two FISU University World Cups in Russia and a FISU World University Championships in Belarus scheduled for 2022 the FISU University World Cup Powerlifting from Moscow the FISU University World Cup Rugby Sevens from Kazan and the FISU World University Championship Waterski amp Wakeboard from Belarus and cancelled Russia s hosting of the FISU University World Cup Combat Sports and associated meetings scheduled for 2022 13 14 The FISU also suspended the hosting rights and cancelled the 2023 Summer World University Games to be held in Yekaterinburg 15 See also editFISU World University Games Maison du Sport International International Olympic Committee International Academy of Sport Science and Technology Lausanne campus International School Sport FederationReferences edit FISU Statutes Archived 2011 05 30 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved 2016 01 19 Current structure www fisu net Archived from the original on 2018 08 09 Retrieved 2018 03 07 World University Championships www fisu net Retrieved 2018 03 07 Ferreira P 2010 Strategy Assessment of International Sports Federations Case study of the International University Sports Federation FISU Executive Masters in Sports Organisation Management University of Poitiers France World University Team Cup Archived 2011 10 27 at the Wayback Machine World Bridge Federation 5th World University Bridge Championship Archived 2011 08 13 at the Wayback Machine Event website 2010 Chinese Taipei University Sports Federation Retrieved 2011 08 12 34th General Assembly in Lausanne elects New Board Retrieved 2016 01 19 Russia awards FISU Secretary General CEO Eric Saintrond with the Order of Friendship www fisu net Retrieved 2022 01 20 FISU Secretary General meets AUSF FUSC and City Authorities in Beijing www fisu net Retrieved 2022 01 20 Pavitt Michael 28 July 2020 FISU finalises naming system for events insidethegames biz Retrieved 19 April 2021 a b Winter FISU World University Games www fisu net Retrieved 2022 01 20 Winter Universiade Retrieved 2016 01 19 World University Championships www fisu net Archived from the original on 2017 08 04 Retrieved 2017 07 24 FISU 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