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. …

August 2023: World University Games Update

Our August Newsletter focuses on this year’s Summer World University Games in Chengdu, China. Fortunately, your North Carolina USA 2029 Team was able to have onsite representation at the Games, with Dragomir Cioroslan and Shannon Mizell on hand for the first half of the Games, and NC USA 2029 Chair and CEO, Hill Carrow, there for the second half. We did a partial feature on the …

July 2023: World University Games Update

The summer may seem to be winding down, but the first Summer World University Games since Naples in 2019 is just in its first week in Chengdu, China. Postponed from its originally scheduled dates in 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic, the long-awaited FISU Games have come out of the blocks strong and are making an impressive statement on behalf …

April 2023: World University Games Update

Welcome to our April eNews Update focused on the latest activities of, and preparations for, the 2029 FISU World University Games in North Carolina USA.  NC USA Bid Keeps on Winning! The 278-page bid book submitted by the North Carolina Bid Committee (NCBC) to the International University Sports Federation (FISU) for the World University Games, has won a Hermes Creative Platinum Award, the highest award …

February 2023: World University Games Update

Since landing the 2029 World University Games, while not quite at the frenzied pace leading into the final weeks of the bid process, the activity level for the host committee for the Games has not slowed appreciably during the last month. We are not hitting cruise control since being designated as host of the 2029 FISU Games; in fact, it …

January 2023: 2029 World University Games to be Held in North Carolina USA

Welcome to our first update after North Carolina USA was awarded the 2029 FISU World University Games! It is exciting to be reporting, for the first time ever, from the vantage point of an Organizing Committee, rather than a Bid Committee. The Granting of the 2029 FISU Games On Monday, January 9, 2023, an Official Delegation representing North Carolina traveled …