At the European Universities Games in Lodz, we are happy and proud to have been able to welcome an extensive delegation from Ukraine, counting 285 participants from 40 universities, taking part in 16 sports.

The participation of delegations from Ukraine was enabled as a result of cooperation and support of the European University Sports Association (EUSA) and its members, especially University Sports Association of Poland (AZS); the local organising committee of the European Universities Games (EUG2022), especially Lodz University of Technology; and the Sports Students' Union of Ukraine (SSUU) who coordinates university sport in Ukraine.

EUSA devoted its annual development fund solely to the support of Ukraine and expanding it to a special solidarity fund, where also our members and partners had a chance to contribute. Together with AZS and EUG2022 Organising Committee, it was possible to cover the costs of travels, participation and equipment for the agreed participants. In addition, WAKO donated the sports equipment for kickboxing.

During the European Universities Games 2022 in Lodz, representatives of the European University Sports Association (EUSA) - President Mr Adam Roczek and Secretary General Mr Matjaž Pečovnik; the International University Sports Federation (FISU) - Acting President Mr Leonz Eder and Vice President Mr Marian Dymalski and the representative from the State Ministry of Education and Science from Ukraine - State Secretary Mr Serhiy Zakharin, met on July 17..

Among the topics discussed were the enormous help and sense of solidarity with Ukraine, making sure that University sport family demonstrated support, collaboration and solidarity, to make sure that Ukrainian athletes have the chance to be part of the games as every other athletes coming from all over Europe. Mr Zakharin, expressed his gratitude towards EUSA, EUSA Members and the Organising Committee for their devotion and effort they have put to make the participation for the Ukranian athletes on this edition of the Games possible.

At the official reception, Mr Zakharin was also able to address the representatives of other national university sports associations, thanking them for their support.

The Opening Ceremony of the Games in Atlas Arena also featured the Ukrainian delegation in the march pass, receiving standing ovations of all spectators and participants, showcasing support and solidarity.