Hurray! We are more than excited to share the news that Chungcheong 2027 has been chosen by the International University Sports Federation (FISU) to host the 2027 FISU World University Games. In voting on 12 November in Brussels, the FISU executive committee picked Chungcheong over North Carolina. Screams of joy and great emotions filled the streets of Chungcheong as Leonz Eder, acting president of FISU, called the name ‘Chungcheong Megacity’ and awarded Summer 2027 World University Games.

The decision day of a hosting city for the 2027 FISU World University Games Summer (WUG) is coming on 12 November. We believe that our passion, desires, and dream to host the WUG 2027 have been well delivered to everybody! I hope we can create the WUG 2027 where all university athletes and its community dream come true and contribute to making a better future.

This issue focuses on a special interview with Hosung Chang, president of the Korean University Sports Board (KUSB) and chairman of Dankook University, on the key strengths of Chungcheong Megacity's bid.

Today, 20 September, we are happy to celebrate the International Day of University Sport (IDUS). It is officially proclaimed by the United Nations Education, Science and Culture Organisation (UNESCO). This volume introduces the various activities as part of the IDUS and interviews with the FISU student committee member Kyung-eun Lee and FISU student ambassador Min-joo Kim who represented the Korean university student communities during the FISU Evaluation Committee Visit.

The countdown has started. There are less than 80 days left until the 2027 Summer World University Games (2027 WUG) host city election. Just last month, Chungcheong Megacity 2027 World University Games Bid Committee (2027CMBC) successfully finished a technical inspection made by the International University Sports Federation (FISU), with confidence that the goddess of victory will cast a vote for Chungcheong on the election day.

It is the season of summer sports. Although we are in the hottest season of the year, the weather is quite favorable with bright mornings and days for enjoying outdoor activities such as water sports. We hope you are all enjoying the sunshine and discovering the delight of sport!

June is here, and we are already halfway through 2022.  In Korea, the 21st of June is also called 하지 ((pronounced Haji), the summer solstice. We are now just a few days away from the beginning of summer with all the exciting summer sports to enjoy in the sun!

There isn't a better time to celebrate physical activities and do sports as when the warm weather and sunshine make their way back into our lives! And just in time, most of the covid restrictions at sports stadiums have been lifted in many countries.

The warm spring breeze brings the prospection of the Endemic Covid-19 over the world. As many nations ease the Covid-19 restrictions, sports events will take place as they did before the pandemic, and people can sit elbow-to-elbow again at events with fixed seating! 

Starting gun sounds on hosting 2027 World University Games Summer(WUG). Having hosted the most prestigious mega sporting events, including two successful Universiades, Pyeongchang Olympics, and FIFA World Cup, the Republic of Korea has rich experiences in world mega sports events organization, deep insight know-hows for venues, and passionate people. Chungcheong megacityis integrating those all resources and showing our possibility during the FISU technical visit scheduled in July 2022.

We are delighted to share the fantastic news that Chungcheong has been confirmed as a candidate city for the 2027 Summer World University Games (WUG). 

 

This issue highlights Chungcheong Community's support activities for the 2027 WUG, Chungcheong's rich volunteer resources, and an interview with a long-time volunteer. 

We are so happy that the CMBC has already published its sixth newsletter, containing more amazing and exciting news and information. First of all, the Chungcheong 2027 Website, which will serve as the main communication platform, has been opened. This issue also includes interviews with rising young stars in Chungcheong as well as the enthusiasm and passion of the local communities. 

The great journey to achieving the dream of 2027 WUG has begun. In this issue, we would like to share our movement inside the local communities and the CMBC IDUS's online campaign

This issue excitingly introduces a special event that the CMBC has organized to celebrate the International Day of University Sports(IDUS) on the 20 September.

The CMBC has the great pleasure of unveiling a new emblem. We are thrilled to present the symbol that embodies the values of the Chungcheong 2027 WUG. 

This issue contains a special interview with Secretary-General Yoon-Suk Kim, who shares the vision, sustainability and legacy of the Chungcheong Megacity 2027 WUG. 

 

The Republic of Korea has already hosted WUGs three times: Muju-Chonju 1997, Daegu 2003 and Gwangju 2015. Let's bring back those unforgettable moments of joy and glory!