2026 · News archive
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German, Polish and Chinese riders collect university cycling titles
Road and mountain bike winners emerged from ten individual championship events.
Source: FISU2026-06-28 · Handball · EventFrance completes home double at university handball worlds
The women beat the Netherlands and the men edged Brazil in Pessac.
Source: FISU2026-06-28 · Basketball · National teamMalta complete unbeaten run to win second Small Countries title
Jordan Tucker scored 25 points in the 90-76 final victory over defending champions Andorra.
Source: FIBA2026-06-27 · University sport · National federationBrazil’s CBDU approved to host 2028 FISU World Forum
The committee also reviewed preparations for upcoming university Games.
Source: FISU2026-06-27 · Judo · International federationIJF highlights the link between research and coach education
Simone Ciaccioni’s scholarship featured in an update on the academy and judo research.
Source: IJF2026-06-26 · University sport · International federationFISU committee advances statutes, strategy and championship changes
Football will move to national championship format from 2028.
Source: FISU2026-06-26 · Sailing · National teamUSA wins the Youth Match Racing World Championship
Morgan Pinckney’s crew prevailed in the deciding fifth race in Middelfart.
Source: World Sailing2026-06-26 · Swimming · International federationBudapest 2027 launches its championship identity
The one-year-to-go presentation connected event planning with Hungary’s aquatic-sport legacy.
Source: World Aquatics2026-06-25 · Cycling · National federationAfghan women’s cycling championships return within French nationals
Three riders were announced for a separate Afghan classification in the time trial and road race.
Source: UCI2026-06-24 · Sailing · EventKiel Week settles Olympic-class medals after wind disruption
Germany swept the 470 podium; only four planned medal races could be completed.
Source: World Sailing / Kiel Week2026-06-20 · Swimming · International federationWorld Aquatics highlights refugee swimmers’ continued careers
Matin Balsini and Hannaneh Afshar featured in the federation’s World Refugee Day update.
Source: World Aquatics2026-06-19 · Artistic swimming · AthleteTomblin takes two titles on Toronto Super Final opening day
The British artistic swimmer won solo technical gold and added mixed duet technical gold with Izzy Thorpe.
Source: World Aquatics2026-06-17 · Rugby · International federationWorld Rugby adopts lower community tackle height
Unions can select waist or sternum height for seasons beginning after 1 July 2026.
Source: World Rugby2026-06-17 · Handball · ClubBurgan win their first Asian men’s club handball title
The Kuwaiti club beat Khaleej 34-32 after extra time and qualified for the global club championship.
Source: Asian Handball Federation2026-06-16 · 3x3 Basketball · Continental federationGuangdong and Peking universities qualify for Macau
Chinese teams won both titles at the Asian university 3x3 championship.
Source: FISU2026-06-16 · Judo · National federationGeorgia signs contract to host the 2029 World Judo Championships
The Budapest signing confirmed the future senior individual and team championships.
Source: IJF2026-06-16 · Tennis · AthleteNiels McDonald wins his biggest professional title at Varnamo
The German teenager followed his first professional trophy with an M25 victory in Sweden.
Source: ITF / World Tennis2026-06-15 · Wushu · EventHong Kong tops university wushu standings in Brasília
Türkiye’s sanda champions and Brazil’s home gold featured in the closing report.
Source: Official FISU championship organiser2026-06-15 · Wheelchair basketball · International federationMersin Youth Games programme includes U23 wheelchair 3x3
IWBF’s announcement confirmed the format’s place in a multi-sport youth event.
Source: IWBF2026-06-15 · Archery · International federationWorld Archery expands education and equipment assistance
The second application round followed 18 approved knowledge-sharing projects and 13 equipment allocations.
Source: World Archery2026-06-14 · Handball · ClubBarça defeat Füchse Berlin in the European handball final
A 37-34 final victory completed the club’s winning weekend in Cologne.
Source: IHF2026-06-13 · Karate · EventUniversity karate titles shared across continents in Brasília
Kata and kumite podiums included home success and two Turkish heavyweight champions.
Source: Official FISU championship organiser2026-06-11 · Canoe ocean racing / Stand-up paddling · EventHangzhou canal event brings together more than 500 paddlers
Open and masters divisions linked participation sport with the historic Grand Canal.
Source: Paddle Worldwide / ICF2026-06-11 · Muaythai · EventUniversity muaythai contenders reach finals in Brasília
The organiser reported several women’s final pairings during championship week.
Source: Official FISU championship organiser