Newsletter

«As a free skier of SC Engelberg, I’m looking forward to the Universiade Slopestyle and Big Air competitions on my home mountain.»

Fabian Bösch, SC Engelberg, Sportmittelschule Engelberg graduate, world champion Big Air 2019 and Slopestyle 2015, and X-Games gold medallist Big Air 2016

«Hospitality has a long tradition in Lucerne. We are looking for- ward to welcoming our young guests from all over the world.»

City Major Beat Züsli, City of Lucerne

«The Universiade atmosphere is unique. Even better, on my third and nal run I won the gold medal. Unfortunately the age limit now p»

Patricia Kummer, Universiade and Olympic Snowboard gold medallist with a master degree in neuropsychology and development psychology

«Competitive sport, combined with a good education, is an excellent basis for a business career.»

Urs Rohner, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Credit Suisse

«My victory in the Slalom at the Universiade 2015 was an unforgettable experience, and I met many great people.»

Ramon Zenhäusern, Universiade and Olympic Alpine Skiing gold medallist with a bachelor degree in economics

«The Winter Universiade 2021 is further proof of the good working relationship between the six cantons of Central Switzerland.»

Othmar Filliger, Nidwalden Cantonal Council Member

«It’s a great honour to be part of the Swiss Team. Making friends with so many people at Universiades is a tremendous experience.»

Michèle Jäggi, Fourth CC Uzwil, mixed world champion 2018 and bronze medallist at the Universiades 2013 and 2015

«Reporting during the Winter Universiade will increase awareness of the region as a winter sport destination.»

Marcel Perren, Lucerne Director of Tourism

«Our objective is a further increase in the global reach of Winter Universiades on TV and Social Media.»

Oleg Matytsin, President of FISU

«We support the Winter Universiade 2021. Today's top athletes are tomorrow's leaders of commerce and society.»

Dr. Rolf Dörig, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Adecco Group

«Today‘s stars. Tomorrow‘s leaders. Sport has given me the basis of my professional career.»

Corinne Schmidhauser, World Cup and Universiade Alpine Ski gold medallist, lawyer

«Central Switzerland is a winter sports paradise. Thanks to the Winter Universiade, this will soon be known all over the world.»

Niklaus Bleiker, former State Council of Canton Obwalden

«The Winter Universiade in Central Switzerland is a Winter Universiade in the cradle of winter sports.»

Beat Jörg, State Council of Canton Uri

«We are promoting sport and education in Central Switzerland. The Winter Universiade is an excellent opportunity to do so.»

Guido Graf, Lucerne Cantonal Council Member

«The Winter Universiade is an important step for young people in the course of a successful career.»

Beat Villiger, State Council of Canton Zug

«The Winter Universiade offers a platform for Central Switzerland to be positioned as an outstanding winter sports destination.»

Andreas Barraud, State Council of Canton Schwyz