Hagen in the frenzy of the FISU Games: Students fight for fame and honor!

Hagen in the frenzy of the FISU Games: Students fight for fame and honor!

The anticipation for the FISU World University Games 2025 in Germany is constantly growing. From July 16th to 27th, 8,500 student athletes from all over the world are expected in six cities in the Ruhr area and Berlin. Among these are 15 talented students from the FernUniversität in Hagen who will represent their university at this important international sporting event fernuni-hagen.de reported.

The FernUniversität participants, who compete in various sports such as rowing, basketball and tennis, embody the best that university sports have to offer. The athletes include Alexandra Föster in rowing, Nicholas Tischler and Sarah Polleros in basketball and Marie Vogt in tennis. These Games not only represent a platform for sporting excellence, but also a framework to promote intercultural exchange and strong networking between sport, education and inclusion, such as fisu.net emphasized.

Sustainability in focus

A central theme of the FISU World University Games is sustainability. The event sets new standards in terms of social responsibility and environmental sustainability. High-ranking representatives from politics and sport have committed to making these games a model for sustainable major events. State Secretary Juliane Seifert underlined Germany's ability to organize innovative and environmentally friendly sporting events.

Parallel to the competitions, the FISU World Conference will take place from July 14th to 19th, 2025, where aspects such as the ecological transformation of campus structures and the psychological effects of climate change will be discussed. This conference is part of the FernUniversität in Hagen's holistic sustainability strategy, which looks beyond the 2030 Agenda and integrates various dimensions of sustainability hochschulsport.rwth-aachen.de.

A major event for everyone

The FISU World University Games are not only a sporting challenge, but also offer an extensive supporting program. Over 10,000 athletes will compete in 18 disciplines, including athletics, swimming, judo and fencing. A 12-day arts and culture program in the Rhine-Ruhr region will help celebrate the international community and reflect the themes of internationality and participation.

This emphasis on inclusive practices showcases the ongoing commitment of the FISU Games to promote access to sport and culture, fostering encounters and enabling local organizations to showcase their contributions.

With these diverse activities and the large number of participants, the FISU World University Games 2025 in Germany are not only a sporting highlight, but also an important platform for promoting sustainable developments and strengthening international higher education.