Beside the ongoing promotion of the International Day of University Sport #idus2016, European University Sports Association (EUSA) organised a symbolic celebration of this day by organising a hike to Roznik Hill in Ljubljana on September 20.

Representatives of partner organisations, sports governing bodies, universities, ministries and European ambassadors were invited to join and we were honoured to have several guests joining the event.



The hike started by gathering in front of Tivoli mansion where EUSA President Mr Adam Roczek and Vice-President of the European Olympic Committees Mr Janez Kocijancic welcomed all the participants and stressed the importance of education and sport and expressed hope that the proclamation of such a day by UNESCO will bring additional value to university sport in Europe and globally.



Participants then started their hike to Roznik, the hill in the city center of Ljubljana, where EUSA Office is located. EUSA celebration of the International Day of University Sport also reflected the European Week of Sport and the #beactive campaign, stressing the importance of sport and physical activity and promoting university sport.



The International Day of University Sport was proclaimed by UNESCO on the proposal of the International University Sports Federation (FISU) end of 2015, and in 2016 we are celebrating the first edition of this commemoration.



EUSA Office Staff also attended open door activities and info point at the local university – University of Ljubljana, where information about EUSA activities and events were promoted.



On the invitation of the Rector of University of Ljubljana prof. dr. Ivan Svetlik, EUSA President Mr Adam Roczek and Secretary General Mr Matjaz Pecovnik also attended a special reception at the University Rectorate for university students, medallists at the European Universities Games in Zagreb and Rijeka this summer.

EUSA is also very proud of its other members, partners and universities for promoting the International Day of University Sport and thanks everyone for their activities and celebrations of this important day!