The competition takes place from 2nd to 8th of September in Rio de Janeiro
The view of the Sugar Loaf from Botafogo Beach (Saulo Cruz/CBDU)
Only 3 weeks left until the first Rio 2024 FISU World University Championship! Until now, 34 countries have confirmed.
The countries are Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Great Britain, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Kosovo, Saudi Arabia, Lithuania, New Zealand, Oman, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Porto Rico, Slovenia, Serbia, Switzerland, Slovakia, Uruguay and United States.
The competition will feature four sports: beach hand, beach soccer, beach wrestling and beach volleyball. The venue is at Botafogo Beach, with a beautiful view of the Sugar Loaf.
There will be also an Athlete’s Boulevard, a facility where they can relax before and after the games.
About Rio
Postcard of Brazil, Rio de Janeiro is rich and diverse in its cultural scene. An iconic city, it hosts a variety of artistic and cultural expressions that reflect its history, blend of influences, and vibrant atmosphere.
Famous for its natural beauty, including iconic beaches like Copacabana and Ipanema, and the Christ the Redeemer, it has samba and bossa nova at its core, along with the world-famous carnival. The city boasts a rich artistic, theatrical, and cinematic scene, important museums, and diverse cuisine.
Additionally, it is a religious center with various spiritual traditions. Its literature features renowned writers like Machado de Assis. Rio de Janeiro is a city of contrasts, where culture blends with stunning nature, making it one of the most beautiful cities in Brazil and in the world.
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