2027 FISU University Games

Dear athletes and coaches,

The 2027 FISU WORLD UNIVERSITY SUMMER GAMES will be held on 1-12 August 2027 in Chungcheong, Korea.

ELIGIBILITY:

Only the following may participate as athletes in the FISU World University Games:

1. Students who are currently (2026-27 academic year) officially registered and proceeding towards a degree or diploma at the university or similar institute, the status of which is recognised by the appropriate national academic authority of their country;
2. Former students of the institutions mentioned above who have obtained their academic degree or diploma in the calendar year preceding the event (2026).
   
   

Nationality and age restriction:

All athletes must satisfy the following conditions:

• be a national of the country they represent (have a Canadian Passport);
• be at least 18 and no older than 25 years of age on 31 December of the year of the event (2027) (i.e. born between 1 January 2002 and 31 December 2009).
• Athletes participating in FISU sport events must represent the same country as in their respective International Federation events. Changes of sport nationality must follow respective IF rules.
  
  

SELECTION:

• 5 men, 5 women, 2 coaches
• Players must appear as active in the Canadian Ratings in the period January-April 2027
• The selection criteria is based on the following priorities:
  1. National Team members have priority in order of their National Team points, first Senior team, then U19 team.
  2. Order of Rating points based on the 6-month Rating list
• The final selection will be announced in the second half of April 2027.
  
  

EVENTS: Singles, Doubles, XD and Teams for each gender

FINANCES:

• This is a self-funded event for the players.
• The estimated cost per player including travel, meals and accommodation will be announced shortly
• TTCAN will cover the cost of the coaches but will not provide an honorarium.
  
  

CONDITIONS FOR CANADA’S PARTICIPATION

• We need to receive a commitment of participation from at least 3 players to be able to enter the team events.
• If we receive a commitment from only 2 players, we can still enter the singles and doubles
• If we receive a commitment from only one player, we can enter the singles and request a doubles partner from another country.
• If we receive a commitment from more than 5 players, then a selection will take place based on the established criteria.

Please provide your commitment to participate by return e-mail ASAP but not later than Monday 7 December 2026.