The Fédération internationale du sport universitaire (FISU, English: International University Sports Federation), based in Brussels, Belgium is responsible for the organisation and governance of worldwide competitions for student-athletes between the ages of 17 and 28 . It was founded in 1949 as the world governing body of national university sports organisations and currently has 163 member associations from 5 continental regions. It is the only international federation with more than 50 sports on its competition program.
FISU stages its events every two years. They currently include two Universiades (summer and winter) and 32 World University Championships.
Meanwhile FISU permanently links the academic world with sports by hosting a number of educational events – conferences, forums and seminars. These events closely assist in promoting sport as one of the main components of the educational system.
FISU sanctions other competitions open to university students, such as the biennial World University Bridge Championships in contract bridge, "played under the auspices of the FISU".
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