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Student Sport Ireland Launches Team for World University Games in Germany
The World University Games, organized by the International University Sports Federation (FISU), are a prestigious international multi-sport event held every two years. This celebration of university sports and culture draws thousands of student-athletes from around the world to compete in a variety of disciplines.
The upcoming edition will take place in the Rhine Ruhr region of Germany from July 16 to 27, 2025. This year's games promise to be an exciting showcase of talent, with athletes competing in a wide range of sports, from athletics and swimming to basketball and volleyball.
Student Sport Ireland
With just over 9 days until the start of the World University Games in the Rhine Ruhr region of Germany, Student Sport Ireland is excited to announce the launch of our team for this prestigious event. The games, set to begin on July 19, will see our student athletes compete against their peers from across the globe in a celebration of talent, dedication, and sportsmanship.
To support our athletes and provide comprehensive coverage of the event, Student Sport Ireland are delighted to introduce the new World University Games Hub on their website. This hub will serve as a one-stop shop for all things related to the World University Games, offering a wealth of information and updates. https://www.studentsport.ie/wug-hub/
Starting from today, they will be announcing the members of our teams by sport, and these will be listed in the Team Profile section. As we approach the games, the hub will feature news articles, press releases, and, once the games begin, daily schedules and results for everyone to follow.
Currently, the hub includes a general schedule for the opening days. Please note that these are preliminary timings, and more specific times for each athlete or team will be updated as they become available.
We encourage everyone to share all the news and our posts on social media during the games. The team will be heading to Germany with great anticipation for a wonderful 11 days of competition, where our student athletes will showcase their skills and sportsmanship on an international stage.
Stay tuned to the World University Games Hub for the latest updates and join us in supporting our athletes as they embark on this exciting journey. From UCC the Head of Sport Morgan Buckley and Clubs Exec President Tomas Mrowca will be in attendance.