There were many more positives
that came along with the
challenges of the year. Foremost
among them perhaps, was
the successful postponement
of the Lucerne 2021 Winter
Universiade, which was
originally scheduled to be held
in January 2021.
“One of the most important
achievements for us was the
successful postponement of the
FISU World University Games
in Lucerne,” said Mr Matytsin.
“Together with our Swiss
partners, the National University
Sports Federations and the
International Federations of
winter sports, we were able
to find the best solution for
everyone, guaranteeing the
organisation of the Lucerne
2021 Winter Universiade in
December 2021.”
Mr Saintrond also highlighted
the success of FISU’s Education
programmes through the year,
which were held online due to
the pandemic, but were as well-
received as previous editions, if
not better.
“Our Education programmes
such as the FISU Volunteer
Leaders Academy were
organised entirely online for
the first time in our history,”
said Mr Saintrond. “It was a
huge success and allowed
participation in greater numbers
than ever before.”
The FISU leadership now
believes that this format will
pave the way for more virtual
and hybrid events in 2021.
The next edition of the FISU
Volunteer Leaders Academy in
2021 has already been planned
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