The FISU World University Championship Finswimming will take place in Sharm El Sheikh from 10 to 11 April 2026.
Organised by the Egyptian University Sports Federation and the Egyptian Diving and Lifesaving Federation in cooperation with FISU, the event will bring together student-athletes from many countries for a week of sport, commitment, and international exchange.
More than just a competition, the championship reflects FISU’s core values: excellence, respect, team spirit, and openness to academic and cultural diversity.
We are honoured to welcome the best Finswimming students from around the world!
Schedules
Tuesday, 07 April
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Wednesday, 08 April
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Thursday, 09 April
Sunday, 12 April
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President’s Welcome Message
Dear student-athletes, dear friends,
I am delighted to welcome you to Sharm El Sheikh, for the 2026 FISU World University Championship Finswimming.
I would like to address you first, dear student-athletes, who are and who always be the beating heart of FISU.
Competing at the World University Championships is a career highlight for many of you. For others, it is a step up to the next level of performance. What you all have in common is your love of sport, your commitment, your fair play and your respect. You come together as rivals, from different places and different backgrounds, but you will almost certainly leave as friends.
Despite the challenging times we are all facing, you remind us of the special power of young people to reassure us that a better world is possible. You remind us of the need to prioritise sport, sustainability, inclusivity and healthy social exchange. FISU firmly believes that university athletes are the role models and future leaders the world needs.
Over the following 2 days, you will compete alongside some of the best student-athletes on the planet. The FISU World University Championships demand skill, athleticism, and single-minded determination to do your best. But beyond the competition, FISU urges you to have fun. May you return home with memories that will last a lifetime!
None of FISU’s events would be possible without the generosity of our hosts. I want to extend our sincere gratitude to the National University Sports Federation of Egypt, the organisers for their dedication and the volunteers for their passion.
FISU is also grateful for the ongoing support of the International Sports Federations. Together, we aim to provide the highest level of technical excellence on and off the field of play.
I am confident that the 2026 FISU World University Championship Finswimming in Sharm El Sheikh will give you every opportunity to shine, to interact and to grow as people.
I wish you the best of luck!
Leonz Eder
FISU President
OC President’s Welcome Message
On behalf of the Organising Committee, it is my great pleasure to welcome you to Sharm El Sheikh for the FISU World University Championship Finswimming 2026.
This prestigious event brings together the world’s best university student-athletes to celebrate not only sporting excellence but also the values of friendship, cultural exchange, and academic diversity. We are proud to host this championship in Egypt, a country where history and modernity meet, and where the Red Sea offers one of the most spectacular aquatic settings in the world.
The Organising Committee, together with the Egyptian University Sports Federation, the Egyptian Diving and Lifesaving Federation, and in close cooperation with FISU, is fully committed to delivering a world-class competition and a memorable experience for all participants.
We warmly invite all delegations, officials, and friends of university sport to enjoy not only the excitement of finswimming but also the unique hospitality, culture, and beauty of Sharm El Sheikh.
Welcome to Egypt, welcome to Sharm El Sheikh, and welcome to the 2026 FISU World University Championship Finswimming!
Prof.Dr. Ahmed Kamel Mahdy
OC President
EDLF President’s Welcome Message
As President of the Egyptian Diving and Lifesaving Federation (EDLF), it is with great pride and joy that I welcome you all to the FISU World University Championship Finswimming 2026, hosted in the beautiful city of Sharm El Sheikh.
This championship represents a unique opportunity to showcase the dynamic sport of finswimming, while promoting the values of teamwork, dedication, and fair play among student-athletes from around the world.
Egypt has a long and rich tradition in aquatic sports, and hosting this event reflects our ongoing commitment to the development of finswimming at both the national and international levels. We are honored to collaborate with the Egyptian University Sports Federation EUSF and FISU in making this competition a milestone for university sport.
I wish all athletes, officials, and delegations success in the competition and an unforgettable experience in our country. May this event strengthen the spirit of friendship and unity across nations.
Welcome to Egypt, and welcome to the Red Sea in Sharm El Sheikh!
Sameh El-Shazly
Egyptian Diving & Lifesaving Federation
EUSF President’s Welcome Message
As President of the Egyptian University Sports Federation (EUSF), I am deeply honored to welcome you to the FISU World University Championship Finswimming 2026 in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt.
University sport plays a vital role in shaping future generations by combining academic excellence with athletic achievement. This championship embodies that vision, bringing together talented student-athletes from across the world to compete at the highest level, while fostering friendship, cultural exchange, and mutual respect.
Hosting this prestigious FISU event reflects Egypt’s strong commitment to supporting university sports development, both locally and internationally. We are proud to collaborate with the Egyptian Diving and Lifesaving Federation and FISU to deliver a championship that will leave a lasting legacy for finswimming and university sport.
I warmly welcome all delegations, officials, and athletes to Egypt, and I encourage you to enjoy not only the excitement of competition but also the hospitality, culture, and beauty of Sharm El Sheikh and the Red Sea.
Together, let us celebrate excellence, passion, and the spirit of university sport!
Prof.Dr. Mohamed Ayman Ashour
Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research
President, Egyptian University Sports Federation