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Figueira da Foz hosts FISU World University Beach Sports Championships starting Wednesday

Diário de Coimbra12 September 2026 at 18:15

Figueira da Foz will host the FISU World University Beach Sports Championships between September 16 and 22, 2026. The event will take place on the city's beach, which is preparing to host this large-scale international competition.

The championship will bring together approximately 600 sports agents, including student-athletes, coaches, and officials, representing 31 nations from five continents. This is a world-sized university sports event.

The participants will compete for world titles in four different beach sports disciplines. This competition represents an opportunity for student-athletes from around the world to demonstrate their abilities at the highest level.

Why this matters

The hosting of this international event in Figueira da Foz brings economic benefits and visibility to the region, with expectations for hotel occupancy and boosting local commerce during the championship. Regional readers can follow the competitions or benefit indirectly from the international exposure the event brings to the city. This championship follows other large-scale sports initiatives that have positioned Figueira da Foz as a privileged destination for beach sports.

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