As part of the celebrations of the first International Day of University Sport (#IDUS2016), the International University Sports Federation (FISU) in partnership with the city of Lausanne and its universities, organized the second edition of the Festival Lausanne in Motion which celebrates the benefits of sport and physical activity.

Lausanne in Motion brought together university students and citizens of Lausanne in a friendly atmosphere. All were able to share some good times exercising and being involved in sports activities.



The event, a mix of sport, culture and education, was open to all ages. It was also set up to highlight the values of FISU and university sports and to strengthen bilateral relations between the city of Lausanne, a major student city in Switzerland, and FISU.



"FISU is delighted to celebrate the first International Day of University Sport via the Lausanne in Motion event”, FISU President Mr Oleg Matytsin commented. "Lausanne is without doubt the perfect example of a student and sports city and this event is a perfect fit with our Festival’s programme. Our gratitude goes to the canton of Vaud, the City of Lausanne, the University of Lausanne, the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne, and all citizens of Lausanne who have become our partners and friends. Overall, we were eager to share the sport beyond the campus boundaries. Lausanne in Motion encourages the entire city to move and to engage in sports."



President of the Organising Committee Mr George-André Carrel added: "As OC President, I can only be pleased with the success of this 2nd edition. The public has come in to participate in various workshops set up by our students. Collaboration with various participating universities, again, was more than successful and finally the weather was perfect, we are ready for the edition 2018!"

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