2026 FISU World University Championship Combat Sports

* 08 Jun 2026 – 13 Jun 2026 Brazil, Brasilia *

Since its founding in 1949, the International University Sports Federation is the key driver to expand the role and reach of university sport around the world. FISU believes that sports values and sports practice work in perfect synchronicity within one’s university studies.

FISU offers opportunity and inspiration to students around the world to play sport. The health, wellbeing, and experiences that students gain from sport help them become active members in our global society.

In keeping with this adage, FISU organises world-class sports and educational events, all with the mission of providing university students with the opportunities to connect and exchange with students from around the world, in a collaborative and competitive environment.

2026 FISU World University Championship Combat Sports will feature 5 disciplines, namely: Ju-Jitsu, Karate, Muaythai, Wrestling and Wushu.

Wushu was officially introduced into the programme of the FISU World University Championships in 2014. The inaugural event of the World University Championships took place in Macau, China, in 2018, marking a significant milestone for the sport at the university level. Originally, the 2nd edition of this championship was scheduled to be hosted in 2020 in Liaoyang, China. However, due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, it became necessary to cancel the event, highlighting the impact of the global health crisis on sporting activities. Fortunately, as pandemic restrictions began to ease, the tournament was successfully rescheduled and held in 2022 in Samsun, Türkiye. This event not only celebrated the resilience of the sporting community but also
showcased the enduring spirit of wushu among university students worldwide.