2021 Winter Universiade
The 2021 Winter Universiade, the XXX Winter Universiade, is scheduled for 2021 in Lucerne.
Host selection
On 1 September 2014, FISU launched of the bidding process for the 2021 Winter and Summer Universiades.[1] In February 2015 at the 2015 Winter Universiade FISU has been informed about the intention of Belarus and Poland to jointly bid for the 2021 Winter Universiade.[2] On 24 August 2015, Switzerland informed about its bid for the 2021 Winter Universiade.[3]
On 5 March 2016 Winter Universiade 2021 was awarded to Lucerne.[4]
Venues
Lucerne
| Venue | Sports | Capacity | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swissporarena | Ceremonies | 16,800 | |
| Regionales Eiszentrum | Figure skating, Short track | 2,500 | |
| Lucerne Culture and Congress Centre | Medal plaza | ||
| University of Lucerne | Accreditation, scientific congress |
Andermatt
| Venue | Sports | Capacity | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andermatt/Realp | Biathlon |
Einsiedeln
| Venue | Sports | Capacity | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schwedentritt trail | Cross-country skiing, Nordic combined | ||
| Schanzen Einsiedeln | Ski jumping, Nordic combined | 300 |
Engelberg
| Venue | Sports | Capacity | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sporting Park | Curling | 1,200 | |
| Freestyle Park | Freestyle skiing, Snowboarding | ||
| Gerschnialp | Ski orienteering |
Stoos
| Venue | Sports | Capacity | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franz-Heinzer-Piste | Alpine skiing | 300 |
Sursee
| Venue | Sports | Capacity | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eishalle | Ice hockey (women's) | 1,200 |
Zug
| Venue | Sports | Capacity | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bossard Arena | Ice hockey (men's, women's final) | 7,000 |
Sports
- Alpine skiing
- Biathlon
- Cross-country skiing
- Curling
- Figure skating
- Ice hockey
- Short track speed skating
- Snowboarding
- Ski jumping (optional)
- Nordic combined (optional)
- Ski orienteering (optional)
References
- ↑ "FISU opens Bidding for 2021 Universiades". www.fisu.net. Retrieved 30 October 2015.
- ↑ "Belarus, Poland to bid for 2021 Winter Universiade". belta.by. Retrieved 30 October 2015.
- ↑ "2021 Winter Universiade: Kick-off Meeting of the Bidding Committee Lucerne-Central Switzerland". www.fisu.net. Retrieved 30 October 2015.
- ↑ "Lucerne awarded 2021 Winter Universiade". www.insidethegames.biz. Retrieved 9 March 2016.
External links
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