Hidden Energy of the Sword

There are five members in the South African fencing team. Jackie Amm is one of them. She looked quiet and didn’t talk that much. But when her bright eyes stare at you, you really feel you are being focused on, “You must concentrate hard when fencing,” she smiled.

Youngest Guest of Universiade Village

While journalists and officials were waiting for George E. Killian, President of FISU, to come down the steps off the plane on the night of August 14, a smaller figure was the first to catch people’s attention. Everybody was a little surprised. It was 12-year-old Nathan Edmonds, Mr. Killian’s grandson.

Catching the First Rain

The second part of the German delegation, which arrived in the village on Thursday, ran into a sudden shower.

World Records at the Universiade

Generally speaking, results at the Universiade are relatively poorer than at the Olympics. However, it has been known for Universiade athletes to break world records.

Past Glories Inspire New Generation

Both organizers and spectators at the 21st Universiade in Beijing are hoping the level of competition lives up to past performances. The Universiades have launched many dazzling stars onto the world stage, and more will surely shine in Beijing.

Friendship Inspired by Students United

The International University Sports Federation (FISU) was officially formed in 1949. It is mainly responsible for the supervision of Universiades and other activities.

Student Olympiad Comes of Age

The World University Games, or Universiade, is an international multi-sports event introduced by the International University Sports Federation (FISU) to promote sports and enhance friendship among university students of the world. Supervised by FISU, the Universiade is an international sporting and cultural festival which is staged every two years in a different city and which is second in importance only to the Olympic Games.

We Are Ready Are You?

Everything is ready for the opening ceremony of the 21st Universiade.

Star Profile

Tian Liang has won 14 world titles during his 14-year diving career, including gold medals for the men’s team and mixed team in the Federation Internationale De Naiation (FINA) World Cup.

Diving Into the Flame

Stepping onto the high platform, taking a deep breath, raising his right hand, Olympic diving champion Tian Liang prepares for his first compulsory exercise of the 21st Universiade. This is not a normal dive, however. Instead of the usual fountain of water, it will be followed by a burst of fire.