31st World University Games:
The 31st World University Game was held in Chengdu, China, where India has won a total of 26 medals across 4 disciplines with highest medal count at the World University Games.
- Many of the athletes who won the Medals come from Khelo India Scheme and Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS).
- It had to be held in 2021, the World University Games had to be rescheduled twice due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
- World University Game also known as “Universiade,” is an international multi-sport event specifically for university athletes.
- It is organized by the International University Sports Federation (FISU).
- FISU is the governing body that oversees and organizes the Universiade events.
- FISU is responsible for coordinating the host cities and ensuring that the games are conducted in accordance with the organization’s principles and regulations.
- The Universiade is held every two years and features a wide range of sports similar to the Olympic Games.
- It includes both summer and winter editions,
- With the summer Universiade typically featuring sports like athletics, swimming, basketball, soccer, and more,
- While the winter Universiade includes sports like skiing, ice hockey, figure skating, and others.
