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Bratislava hosts the world university sports championships for the first time

More than 5,000 students will compete in over ten sports, with Comenius University playing a major role.

Bratislava hosts the world university sports championships for the first time
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Bratislava, Slovakia, will host the World InterUniversities Championships (WIUC 2026) for the first time, with Comenius University playing a prominent role.

Over five days, more than 5,000 students are expected to compete in more than ten sports: football, futsal, basketball, volleyball, handball and rugby, as well as floorball, tennis, table tennis, badminton, padel, swimming, athletics and cheerleading.

Alongside top-level university sport, the championships promise international exchange and a vibrant student atmosphere in the Slovak capital.

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