Summer World University Games
Sports Name: Multi Sports
Updated On : 07 Sep, 2020
Full Name
Summer World University Games
Summer World University Games
Type
international
international
Location
Worldwide
Worldwide
Disabled
No
No
Conducted
Once in 2 years
Once in 2 years
Gender
Both
Both
The World University Games, formerly known as the Universiade, is an international multi-sport event organized by the International University Sports Federation (FISU) for university athletes. The World University Games is the largest multi-sport event in the world apart from the Olympic Games, which is divided into two events; Summer World University Games and Winter World University Games.
Embracing the motto of "Today's Stars, Tomorrow's Leaders", the Summer World University Games incorporates academic and cultural aspects, encouraging the student-athletes from around the world to incorporate high sporting performance with the pursuit of their intelligence.Significance / Memorable Moments
- The Summer World University Games are organized every two years in a different city. This celebration of international university sports and culture brings together thousands of student-athletes to compete, making it one of the largest and most prestigious multi-sport events in the world.
- The 12-day competition schedule includes 15 mandatory sports. To maintain a lead in the sport development and innovation, organizers can include up to three optional sports from FISU's list of accredited sports and the World University Championship program in their event.
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