Torch run flared up to the World University Games 2025

Torch run flared up to the World University Games 2025

This day, May 15, 2025, the starting signal for the preparations for World University Games will be given, which will take place from 16 to 27 July 2025 in Bochum, Duisburg, Essen, Hagen, Mülheim and Berlin. This international sporting event marks an important moment for the region and the country. According to news.rub.de it is the first of its kind in Germany that will not be repeated in the next 50 to 60 years.

rector Martin Paul emphasized the indispensable role of the volunteers and active participants for the success of the games. Ines Lenze, head of Bochum University Sports and the German delegation, emphasized the uniqueness of this event and confirmed the goal of arousing enthusiasm for sport and combining people across borders.

the torch run as a symbol of anticipation

A torchy run, the impressions of which were recorded in an extensive picture gallery, has heralded the celebration of the upcoming games. Outstanding personalities took part in this run, including Prof. Dr. Elmar Weiler, former Rector of the Ruhr University, as well as numerous top-class alumni and current students such as Jan Fitschen and Sonja Greinacher. The participation of athletes who have already achieved great success in their disciplines, such as Linn Kleine and Isabell Thal, underlines the anticipation and pride in the upcoming games.

The torch run was not only a sporting event, but also a sign of solidarity and the commitment of the university community. Participants also included Georgios Charalampidis and Simon Reinke, both of whom study at the Ruhr University. Their participation represents the diversity and the team spirit that is in the foreground at the World University Games.

focus on health and sustainability

A central element of the events is the FISU World Conference 2025, which will take place under the topic "Competing for Change: Exploring Sustainability and (mental) Health Through Sports". Important topics at the interface of physical performance, mental health and ecological sustainability are illuminated, as can be read on rhineruhr2025.com

The conference program includes aspects such as the pressure on athletes in terms of mental health and the challenges with which high -performance trainers and referees are faced. These discussions are particularly relevant at a time when social concerns such as mental health resilience and sustainable development are increasingly coming to the fore.

sustainable sporting events in Germany

The whole event aims to promote healthier and more balanced communities. The approach of sustainability is not only clear at the games themselves, but also in the FISU World Conference and other initiatives that deal with ecological sustainability initiatives on university campus. According to bmuv.de this is a step towards more environmentally friendly sports practices.

Overall, the World University Games 2025 stand not only for sporting competition, but also for a deeper examination of topics that affect athletes and society as a whole. With a strong focus on sustainability and health, this event will go into history and play an important role in the sports culture of Germany.