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.

A COVID-19 vaccination will be mandatory at the Lucerne 2021 Winter Universiade, the International University Sports Federation (FISU) and local Organising Committee have together decided.

The first group of athletes have been selected for Switzerland's delegation for their home 2021 Winter Universiade in Lucerne.

Lucerne 2021 has signed-up a number of new partners to back this year's delayed Winter Universiade.

More than 150 people took part in the first heads of delegation meeting for the delayed 2021 Winter Universiade in Lucerne.

Swiss watch manufacturer Tissot has been announced as a gold partner of the Lucerne 2021 Winter Universiade.

Lucerne 2021's volunteer recruitment campaign is now accepting international applications, organisers have said.

The rescheduled 2021 Winter Universiade in Lucerne will be dedicated to Switzerland's former International University Sports Federation (FISU) vice-president Fritz Holzer, who has passed away.

Organisers of the rescheduled 2021 Winter Universiade in Lucerne are hoping to recruit around 3,800 volunteers for the multi-sport event.

Organisers of the Lucerne 2021 Winter Universiade say the event is "back on track" as they announced an alteration to its budget and some venue changes.