Student Sport Ireland plays a central role in coordinating the participation of Irish student athletes at FISU Championships, Summer Games and Winter Games.

Working alongside FISU (the International University Sports Federation) event organising committees, NGBs and HEIs, SSI is able to ensure that Ireland is successfully represented at international 3rd-level student competition.

FISU World University Championships 2024: This summer, 27 athletes represented Ireland at 4 FISU World University Championships; Sailing, Rugby 7s, Golf and Triathlon. The sailors and rugby players took home 7th place in June, while the golfers and triathletes placed middle of the field in August.

FISU Winter Games 2025: Preparations are already underway for the FISU Winter Games that will take place from January 13th-23rd 2025 in Turin, Italy. Ireland will be represented in Alpine Skiing.

FISU Summer Games 2025: Next summer will see student athletes from across the globe compete at the FISU Summer Games in Rhine-Ruhr, Germany, from July 16th – 27th. Note the dates!