By Levy Masiteng
The International University Sports Federation (FISU) and the International Biathlon Union (IBU) have joined forces to promote university sports and biathlon excellence worldwide.
South Africa is a member of FISU and has representatives on a number of its committees.
FISU president Leonz Eder and IBU president Olle Dahlin put pen to paper, signing a Memorandum of Understanding this week, that paves the way for a brighter, more inclusive future in university sports.
FISU spokesperson Therese Courvoisier said the partnership aimed to promote sports for all university students, regardless of gender, and foster a culture of inclusivity, diversity and excellence.
“It outlines a common initiative to promote sports for all university students, regardless of their gender. This is a step towards creating a more inclusive and diverse sporting culture in universities worldwide,” she said.
During their visit to Lenzerheide, Switzerland, Eder and FISU Games Winter Director Milan Augustin met with Dahlin and Secretary General Max Cobb to formalise the agreement.
Courvoisier also said that a collaborative framework for FISU and IBU was being used to design and implement educational campaigns that promoted values such as sustainability, fair play, integrity and anti-doping.
“These initiatives will seek to raise awareness among university athletes and officials alike,” she said in a statement.
Biathlon, is a sport with a rich history in the military, and has become a popular discipline among university students.
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