Winter World University Games
Sports Name: Multi Sports
Updated On : 07 Sep, 2020
Full Name
Winter World University Games
Winter 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 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.Significance / Memorable Moments
- Embracing the FISU’s motto “Excellence in Mind and Body”, Winter World University Games has incorporated an educational aspect into sports competitions that allow university student-athletes to celebrate high sports performance while continuing their education with the local host city.
- The sports event is a celebration of international university sports and culture. Competing with several thousand student-athletes in each edition of the event, it is the largest multi-sport winter competition in the world.
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