We celebrated 5 years to the start of the 2029 FISU World University Games in NC USA, and are proud of our NC connected Paris Olympians.
GOVERNOR COOPER PROCLAIMS JULY 11, 2024, AS WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES DAY
Raleigh, North Carolina: Roy Cooper, the Governor of North Carolina, has issued a proclamation declaring Thursday, July 11, 2024, to be World University Games Day and has called upon all North Carolina citizens to observe the day. July 11, 2024 marks exactly 5 years to the start of the 2029 World University Games which are slated to be held July …
June: World University Games Update
It’s very exciting times in the in the United States in the world of Olympic sports as Olympic Trials in Swimming, Diving, Track & Field, and Gymnastics all take place or start in June. On the last day of the Swimming Olympic Trials in Indianapolis last week, NBC posted a graphic on the broadcast showing the universities represented by those …
May: World University Games Update
With all local college graduations having taken place earlier this month and with the Carolina Hurricanes no longer in the NHL playoffs, you would think that the sports activity in the region would slow down. In fact, however, it seems to be just the opposite with a number of NCAA regional, super-regional, and national championships all taking place here locally, …
April: World University Games Update
April is a big month in college athletics in America, highlighted by the finals of the Men’s and Women’s Basketball National Championships. The Women’s finals set a new mark for broadcast viewership, topping the Men’s final, and helping further underscore a strong seismic shift helping put women’s sports in a leadership position that has been too long coming. April has …
March: World University Games Update
If ever there was a time when all of America seems focused on college and university sports, it has to be this month when the country is “all in” on March Madness. The Men’s and Women’s NCAA Basketball Tournaments and the Men’s and Women’s NIT Tournaments have a combined total of 216 teams vying for 4 championship trophies. That is …
February: World University Games Update
For the first time in four years, we are going to have a day added to this month, when two days from now we celebrate Leap Day in this Leap Year of 2024. Leap Year will help make 2024 special, but what else will happen this year to make 2024 truly stand out? Last year, 2023, we had the good …
January: World University Games Update
Welcome to our first monthly eNews Update for 2024! Last year proved to be a very exciting and momentous one with the award of the 2029 FISU World University Games to North Carolina USA. During 2023 the Local Organizing Committee for the Games focused on planning, development, and fundraising efforts which resulted in securing the initial Games partners and supporters …
December: World University Games Update
Yes, this is your end-of-December 2029 FISU World University Games News Update arriving ahead of schedule. During the holidays there are many other things to occupy your time and interest, so we decided to get ahead of the crush and give you the latest news on the World University Games and related items as an early holiday gift! Get caught …
November 2023: World University Games Update
We hope the holiday season is off to a good start for you. The word “holidays” probably has several connotations for everyone: “relaxation?”— maybe, high activity level – more likely; timelines, deadlines, and stress – almost for sure. But among many good things about the season that can help put your mind (and body?) in a better place is sports. …