The World University Games; formerly known as 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.
The Winter World University Games is an 11-day competitive sports program incorporating education and cultural aspects. The Winter World University Games include nine mandatory sports and up to three optional sports selected by the host country.