FISU World University Championship in Cross-Country 2026

Messaggi di benvenuto

Dear student-athletes, dear friends,

I am delighted to welcome you to Cassino, for the 2026 World University Championship Cross Country.

I would like to address you first, dear student-athletes, who are and who always be the beating heart of FISU. 

Competing at the World University Championships is a career highlight for many of you. For others, it is a step up to the next level of performance. What you all have in common is your love of sport, your commitment, your fair play and your respect. You come together as rivals, from different places and different backgrounds, but you will almost certainly leave as friends.

Despite the challenging times we are all facing, you remind us of the special power of young people to reassure us that a better world is possible. You remind us of the need to prioritise sport, sustainability, inclusivity and healthy social exchange. FISU firmly believes that university athletes are the role models and future leaders the world needs.

Over the following [number of event days] days, you will compete alongside some of the best student-athletes on the planet. The FISU World University Championships demand skill, athleticism, and single-minded determination to do your best. But beyond the competition, FISU urges you to have fun. May you return home with memories that will last a lifetime!

None of FISU’s events would be possible without the generosity of our hosts. I want to extend our sincere gratitude to the National University Sports Federation of Italy, the organisers for their dedication and the volunteers for their passion.

FISU is also grateful for the ongoing support of the International Sports Federations. Together, we aim to provide the highest level of technical excellence on and off the field of play.

I am confident that the 2026 FISU World University Championship Cross Country in Cassino will give you every opportunity to shine, to interact and to grow as people.

I wish you the best of luck!

Leonz Eder
FISU President

A nome del Comitato Organizzatore, è per me un grande piacere dare il benvenuto a tutti gli atleti, allenatori e ufficiali alla 24ª edizione dei Campionati Mondiali Universitari di Corsa Campestre.

Siamo entusiasti di ospitare questo prestigioso evento nella nostra splendida città, dove sport, cultura e storia si fondono. Questi Campionati non sono solo una prova di resistenza e abilità, ma anche una celebrazione dell’amicizia internazionale, del lavoro di squadra e dello spirito dello sport universitario.

A tutti gli atleti: auguriamo gare ricche di ispirazione, traguardi personali ed esperienze indimenticabili. Che questi Campionati siano per ciascuno di voi un momento di sfida, crescita e gioia.

Grazie per essere qui e per contribuire allo spirito di eccellenza e di cameratismo che definisce i Campionati Mondiali Universitari. Non vediamo l’ora di assistere a prestazioni straordinarie e di creare insieme ricordi che dureranno per tutta la vita.

Benvenuti, e che le gare abbiano inizio!

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