Support for the cancellation of the Lucerne 2021 Winter Universiade due to the emergence of the new Omicron COVID-19 variant has been offered from across university sport.

This year's Winter Universiade in Lucerne has been cancelled less than two weeks before it was due to start because of the emergence of a new variant of COVID-19.

Switzerland has imposed border restrictions against travellers from several countries where the Omicron variant of COVID-19 has been identified in a move which could impact the Lucerne 2021 Winter Universiade.

The British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) has announced a 20-strong squad that will compete in six sports at next month’s Winter Universiade in Lucerne.

Switzerland has confirmed its largest delegation for the Winter Universiade in its history, with 126 athletes set to compete in their home nation at Lucerne 2021 next month.

South Korea's team has requested that Korean food be made available at the Lucerne 2021 Winter Universiade.

Tickets for the 2021 Winter Universiade in Lucerne have been released to the public with most seats available for free.

The World Curling Federation (WCF) is to test its "no tick shot rule" at the Lucerne 2021 Winter Universiade in December.

The International University Sports Federation’s (FISU) Global Conference on Innovation, Education and Sport is set to take place during the Lucerne 2021 Winter Universiade.

Olympic ski jumping gold medallist Masahiko Harada has been appointed general manager of Japan's team at Beijing 2022, with Hidehito Ito named Chef de Mission.

Two private schools in Switzerland are set to provide volunteers for the Lucerne 2021 Winter Universiade.

Russian biathlete Daria Sidorova is looking to switch allegiance to Ukraine for the Lucerne 2021 Winter Universiade.

The Lucerne 2021 Winter Universiade Flame Relay commenced in Turin today, with International University Sports Federation (FISU) Acting President Leonz Eder lighting the flame at the University of Turin.

Three months away from the Lucerne 2021 Winter Universiade, the heads of delegations from around the world have met in Switzerland, following on from a virtual meeting in June.