The International University Sports Federation (FISU) Healthy Campus initiative has accepted its 50th institution - the University of Rio Verde in Goiás in Brazil.
The French University Sports Federation (FFSU) has launched the U-RUN Challenge which is set to continue until February 14.
The European University Sports Association (EUSA) has announced its annual awards ceremony will be staged virtually due to the coronavirus pandemic.
This year's International University Sports Federation (FISU) Volunteer Leaders Academy is to take place both online and onsite.
Swiss skier Ramon Zenhäusern has stated he is excited to see Alpine skiing return to its roots at the International University Sports Federation (FISU) Lucerne 2021 Winter Universiade, in his home country.
The European University Sports Association (EUSA) has met virtually with the European Cycling Union (UEC) to discuss future activities between the organisations and possible cooperation.
The Sports Federation of Jordanian Universities (SFJU) has undertaken a commitment to spreading the sport of teqball across the country's campuses.
BP Australia has offered two AUD5,000 (£2,800/$3,900/€3,200) scholarships to the most promising indigenous student-athletes.
Former Chilean table tennis player Blanca Durán, who competed at two editions of the International University Sports Federation (FISU) World University Games, has been appointed sports director of the University of Chile.
U SPORTS has awarded 4,908 student-athletes with the Academic All-Canadian honour for the 2019-2020 season.
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) is expected to delay a vote on legislation that would allow university athletes in the United States to be compensated for their fame.
Chengdu 2021 has announced the head of delegations meeting for the International University Sport Federation (FISU) World University Games will be held online.
The Brazilian Government has granted funding to the Brazilian University Sports Confederation (CBDU) to aid participation at the 2021 World University Games in Chengdu.
The first female vice-president of the International University Sports Federation (FISU), Penninah Kabenge, has stated that women should be involved in more leadership roles to help improve sports participation and give athletes different role models.
Alabama Crimson Tide star DeVonta Smith has become the first wide receiver since 1991 to win the prestigious Heisman Trophy - the prize awarded to the best player in collegiate American football.
Canadian show jumper Ian Millar holds the record for the most Olympic appearances by an athlete in any sport. When he competed at London 2012 at the age of 65 it was the tenth time he had competed in the Games since making his debut 30 years earlier at Munich 1972. He had won his only Olympic medal at Beijing 2008 when he was part of Canada’s team that took silver in the team jumping event. Millar won a gold medal in the Pan American Games team jumping event at Toronto 2015. He announced his retirement in 2019.
Commonwealth Games England - Media and Communications Executive - London, United Kingdom
The Media and Communications Executive will work closely with CGE’s Media and Communications Manager to support the delivery of the organisation’s communications strategy. They will assist on the delivery of CGE’s external communication through media outlets and digital platforms with an aim to share our values, athlete stories and celebrate success to inspire the nation.
The coronavirus pandemic forced a near global shutdown of sport across the world, but sports governing bodies have staged successful events despite the COVID-19 crisis. Mike Rowbottom speaks to those who have been able to do so.
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