The European Universities Games are one of the world’s largest university multisport events held biennially, where athletes from European universities compete, representing their higher education institutions from their National University Sports Federation (NUSF).
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland was represented at the EUSA European Universities Games 2024 by over 110 athletes from 47 different member institutions. This represented 11% of the total universities competing across the international multi-sport Games, highlighting the strength and depth of British university sport. Across athletes and officials, a total number of 4,736 participants took part in the European Universities Games representing 414 universities from 36 countries.
British universities succeeded in achieving 15 medals in five different sports amongst a high-level of European competition with just under a third of member institutions attending winning a medal. Notably, three of the medals won were achieved in para-sport with a gold and two silvers in para table tennis.
Gold
Jasmine Pomeroy (University of Warwick, Karate) Women's Kumite -61kg
James Meekin (University of Sussex, Kickboxing) Men's PF -84kg
Lauren Watson (University of Salford, Taekwondo) Women’s Kyorugi -46 kg
Maximillian Flint (Loughborough University, Para Table Tennis) Men’s Class 9-10
Silver
Women’s Team Kata (University of Nottingham, Karate)
Lucian Procopciuc (University of Glasgow, Taekwondo) Men’s Kyorugi +68 kg to 74 kg
Simone Abley (Northumbria University, Taekwondo) Women’s Kyorugi +62 kg to 67 kg
Shae Thakker (University of Sheffield, Para Table Tennis) Men’s Class 9-10
Jaiden Calderia (Northeastern University, Para Table Tennis) Men’s Class 6-8
Bronze
Lucy Williams (Anglia Ruskin University, Judo) Women's +78kg
Men’s Team Kata (University of Nottingham, Karate)
Niamh Junner (University of Glasgow, Karate) Women's Kumite -68kg
Matt Wooley (Sheffield Hallam University, Kickboxing) Men's PF -63kg
Sohrab Alipour (Nottingham Trent University, Taekwondo) Men’s Kyorugi +80 kg to 87 kg
Isra IIyas (University of Southampton, Taekwondo) Women’s Kyorugi -46 kg
Jack Walsh, BUCS International Administrator, said: “After nearly 10 months of dedicated effort to support the participation of student-athletes, coaches and athlete support personnel to attend the EUSA European Universities Games 2024, it is incredible to reflect on the remarkable achievements and experiences. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland showcased a remarkable presence at the Games. The active engagement of all 47 member institutions was crucial in making the attendance of this impressive delegation and the provision of a formative development opportunity for over 100 students possible.
The Games were testament to the hard work of the Local Organizing Committee, EUSA, and the thousands of volunteers, to whom we owe immense gratitude and congratulations. The Games offered a world-class experience enjoyed by all attendees, both athletes and staff, and this was topped off by success across many sports. The distribution of medals among from a wide array of universities underscores the depth and breadth of the UK's university sport programmes. This achievements of the delegation highlights the comprehensive support and continued development of sports structures in place across member institutions, fostering athletic excellence alongside academic pursuits.”
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