Asia Dominates Men’s Football, Penalties Decide Women’s

Asian teams have proven the dominant force in the Men’s Football at the 21st Universiade, with China, Japan and South Korea all qualifying for the semi-finals. Only Ukraine remains of the entrants from the traditional powers of Europe and Latin America.

Two Sides to Judo Story

Traditional order was more-or-less maintained in the Women’s Judo competition at the 21st Unviersiade, but there were a few shocks in the Men’s tournament.

FISU President Visits Beijing Youth Daily

President of the International Federation of University Sports (FISU) George E. Killian visited the offices of Beijing Youth Daily, the official newspaper of the 21st Universiade, to give a one-hour live Internet broadcast.

One to Watch Men’s Volleyball

Defending champion Germany is the surprise absence among the qualifiers for the last eight of the Men’s Volleyball tournament. The eight teams through are China, Brazil, Yugoslavia, Denmark, U.S.A., Turkey, France, and Russia.

Medals mean Money for Thai Volleyballers

The Thai Women’s Volleyball team stands to win 1 million baht (US$23,000) from the Thai University Federation if they qualify for the semi-final of the 21st Universiade volleyball tournament.