After 11 exciting and spectacular days of sports, the 31st edition of the summer FISU World University Games has come to an end with the closing ceremony, held at the Chengdu Open Air Music Park on August 8.

FISU Acting president Mr Leonz Eder together with Executive President of the Organising Committee and Governor of Sichuan Province Mr Huang Qiang delivered meaningful speeches to wrap up the event. Accompanying astounding fireworks and multiple artistic performances, the event concluded in the best way possible.



The final medal tally was led by China, Japan and Korea, with excellent results also from several Asian countries. The event, however, was a big success also for the European delegations, not only for the medals and results, but also for the unforgettable memories that will remain forever in the participants minds.



Out of the European countries, 36 of them participated in the vibrant event which featured 18 different sports. A total of 296 medals were obtained by the student athletes from Europe, of which 81 were gold, 98 silver and 117 bronze. Italy, Poland, Türkiye, Lithuania, France, Germany, Ukraine, Czechia and Hungary were the most successful European countries, with their athletes bringing over 10 medals back to their homeland.



FISU World University Games in Chengdu also featured several cultural and educational events and activities like the Chengdu 2021 FISU World Conference, several seminars and workshops, World University Games Museum, International University Sports Culture Exchange Centre, FISU-AIPS Young Reporters Programme, promotion of anti-doping, fair play, etc.



China and Chengdu showed commitment to improve people's lives during the Games. Using some innovative green and smart technologies, the participants across the globe were impressed by the sustainability approaches. For example, the "Low-Carbon Magic Cube" encouraged participants to deposit different recyclable items by rewarding them with points for their contributions. These points could also be used to buy souvenirs and memorabilia. In the FISU Games Village buses powered by clean(er) energy were transporting athletes from around the world between their residences and competition venues. At the restaurant there was also a robot preparing beverages according to customer's preferences and serving them with precision. These are just a few examples of the measures and actions that were adopted in Chengdu towards the before-mentioned goals.



This was the third time in the history of China hosting the summer edition of the FISU World University Games, formerly known as Universiades. In 2001 they were held in Beijing, in 2011 in Shenzhen and now in 2023 after the Covid-19 pandemic in Chengdu. The 32nd edition of the FISU Summer World University Games will be held in the Rhine-Ruhr region in Germany from 16-27 July, 2025.



For more information about the FISU World University Games in Chengdu, please see www.2021chegndu.com and www.fisu.net.