EUSA Insider:

Bence Neuwirth

Age: 21
Place of Birth/Nationality: Hungary
University: University of Debrecen
Sport: Basketball  

Published 30.03.2024

1. How did you get involved in Basketball?

When I was in primary school, my classmate encouraged me to try basketball. 

2. Did you already take part in EUSA events before or is it your first time?

It is not. Last year I took part in EUSA event in Portugal, the European Universities Basketball Championship in Aveiro.

3. Otherwise did you compete in other national and international sports events? Which ones?

Yes, I am part of the DEAC basketball team, which is in the first division of Hungary. I have been to European championships with the national team of Hungary from u16 until u20.

4.What are you looking forward to experiencing or achieving at the European Universities Games 2024?

I would like to give my best performance in this occasion and as a goal, I would like to be in the top 8.

5.How do you think competing in sports events like EUG 2024 can help your development as an athlete in Basketball?

Of course, all the international tournaments could help the players to develop by experiencing different cultures of playing.

6.Why would you recommend participation in the Games to other student athletes?

This is a perfect atmosphere to have a memorable experience both on the court and off the court. By having the opportunity to socialise in the day offs, we find ourselves in a really nice community in the end.

7. What does it mean for the biggest European Universities sports event to be hosted in your city/country?

It is such an honor for me, I hope we can entertain our fans so we will have full bleachers.

8. What are you most excited for when it comes to your participation in the European Universities Games 2024?

The main thing is to play my favourite sport with my friends and to compete together.

9. What would be your final message to other student athletes like you?

Let’s have a memorable week together with full of sports and joy.