Nicolae Bogdan, 27
3x3 Basketball
University Politehnica of
Bucharest (ROU)“ The highlight of this event,
I think, is the organisation
itself. It surprised me the
most, because everything is
actually great and on point,
not that I was shocked by
this, but I’m really happy
that we are provided with
such a great level of great
organisation for a university
event. Thank you EUSA
and the local organisers,
I was really excited to
participate at the EUG
2024 and to be back to the
3x3 basketball court. “Felix Eliasch, 26
Football
University of Salzburg (AUT)
“ This is our first time at
the European Universities
Games, and the level here
is significantly higher than
in Austria. We’re thrilled
to be here. We’ve tried
to qualify for years, and
finally making it is an
amazing experience. I’d
like to take this opportunity
to say thank you to all the
organizers and volunteers.
Their role is crucial, and
having so many volunteers
here has been a big part
of the event’s success.”
Peter Ferkel
EUG 2024 Photographer
“ Being a photographer at
the European Universities
Games really was a unique
experience, meeting all
those nice people, being
close to many different
sport disciplines, and
trying to photograph new
sports was truly amazing.”
Dorota Luczak-Dydowicz, 58
EUG 2024 Volunteer“ One of the reasons I will
choose a volunteering
experience at an EUSA
event again is because
EUSA strongly promotes
fair play, anti-doping and
positive values, which are
disappearing in today’s
world where money is the
most important thing for
most people. Thanks to
that, it is possible to move
for a few days to a place
where friendship, equality,
integrity, tolerance, caring,
respect, joy and diversity
reign. It’s a great feeling.”Maria Sole Vettore, 24
Basketball
University of Bologna (ITA)“ This competition is unique
compared to others I’ve
participated in. Meeting
people from various
backgrounds has been
enriching, allowing me to
practice languages and
make new friends. The
organization has been
incredibly precise, from
meals and transportation
to parties. EUSA stands
out in every aspect.”Makhosi Khuzwayo, 28
EUSA EUG 2024 Volunteer“ I highly recommend
volunteering at EUSA
events because it offers
a chance to be part of
something special and to
gain unique experiences
that can positively
shape your future. The
learning opportunities,
personal growth, and
connections you’ll make
are unmatched. It’s a truly
rewarding experience for
anyone eager to grow,
challenge themselves,
and contribute to the
success of global events.”Betty Vuk, 24
Judo
University of Bologna (ITA)“ Sports have shaped my
lifestyle significantly. They
taught me punctuality,
focus, and how to manage
stress and anxiety, whether
before a competition or
an exam. Overall, sports
have helped me become
a better person. For me it
was absolutely amazing
to win the gold medal, the
best outcome I could hope
for from these European
Universities Games.”Botond Agoston Nagy, 30
Local Organising Committee“ It’s hard to choose one
thing that is the best about
the European Universities
Games 2024. In this role
that I filled with my brother
we spent a lot of time close
to the actions. We could
take a slice from every
sport and also from the
organizing part. Before we
could only focus on one
sport as an athlete, but
this time we had a great
overview and we could
feel almost every winner’s
happiness. Congratulations
to you guys and thank
you for this opportunity.”EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY SPORTS ASSOCIATION YEAR MAGAZINE 2024-2025^95