EUSA Year Magazine 2024-2025

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FISU AMERICA


FISU America continues to position itself as a driving force


for the development of university sports in America. With a
vibrant and diverse agenda, 2024 was an unforgettable year

that combined top-level sports competitions with forums for
academic and cultural exchange.

What is FISU America?


FISU America is the continental
sports organization that unites
and coordinates the efforts of
university sports organizations
from every country in America.
It represents the region before
FISU (International Federation of
University Sports).

A memorable 2024


2024 was a year filled with
unforgettable moments, with a
calendar packed with action:


  • FISU America Chess: starting
    on April 11, this online
    tournament brought together
    over 190 student-athletes from
    13 countries, showcasing the
    region’s talent and strategy in
    chess.

  • FISU America 3x3: held in
    Argentina from May 10 to 12,
    with 17 universities from across
    the continent participating.
    In the women’s category,
    Carleton University (Canada)
    took gold, while ITESM
    Monterrey (Mexico) earned
    silver. In the men’s category,
    Universidade Paulista (Brazil)


claimed first place, and
Escuela Superior Politécnica
del Litoral (Ecuador) came
second. These teams, along
with ITESM Toluca (Mexico),
competed in the FISU
University World Cup 3x3
Basketball, where Carleton
University won silver and
ITESM Monterrey secured
bronze.


  • FISU America Football:
    Uruguay hosted this exciting
    tournament, a qualifier for
    the FISU University World
    Cup Football, from May 22 to
    June 2. The champions were


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