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Spectacular start: FISU World University Games start in Duisburg!
On July 18, 2025, Germany will start the FISU World University Games in Duisburg with four basketball teams. Watch the games live!
Spectacular start: FISU World University Games start in Duisburg!
On July 18, 2025 the time has finally come: The FISU World University Games, also known as the Universiade, begin with a celebratory opening ceremony in Duisburg. Athletes from all over the world can look forward to exciting competitions that showcase the talents of university athletes at the highest level. Just one day after the opening, the first decisions are already being made in basketball, one of the most anticipated sports of the event.
Germany will be starting with a total of four basketball teams, including the women's team, which will play its games in the Grugahalle in Essen. In their first game they will face the USA on July 18th at 8:00 p.m. – a real challenge for the German players. The duel against Poland follows on July 19th at 2:30 p.m., and on July 20th, also at 2:30 p.m., the women face another strong team from Chinese Taipei.
The German women's squad
The squad for the women's 5-5 team consists of talented players who study at various universities or are active in renowned clubs:
- Skye Belker (Princeton University/USA)
- Merit Brennecke (Norrkoping Dolphins)
- Nicole Brochlitz (SYNTAINICS MBC)
- Emma Eichmeyer (Saarlouis Royals)
- Lina Falk (Pepperdine University/USA)
- Elea Gaba (Eisvögel USC Freiburg)
- Greta Kröger (Eisvögel USC Freiburg)
- Martha Pietsch (UC Santa Barbara/USA)
- Nina Rosemeyer (ALBA Berlin)
- Jessika Schiffer (Saarlouis Royals)
- Paula Wenemoser (QOOL Sharks Würzburg)
- Franka Wittenberg (Canisius University/USA)
The support team is made up of experienced professionals. Under the leadership of delegation leader Marlies Askamp, head coach Stefan Möller, together with assistant coach Centa Bockhorst, ensures that the players are optimally prepared. They are supported by athletic trainer Julian Morche, physiotherapist Victoria Sauter and team supervisor Alessa Schwarting.
Basketball at the Universiads: A piece of history
Basketball has a long tradition among the FISU World University Games. Basketball was already part of the program in 1959, at the first games in Turin. Over the years, the tournament has become one of the main attractions of the Universiade, not least due to the strong competition and large crowds. The first women's competition began in Sofia, Bulgaria in 1961, and basketball's popularity has only increased since then. The USA has historically dominated the event, and their participation in the upcoming games in Duisburg is also eagerly awaited.
The variety of sports and the internationality of the participants make the FISU World University Games a great platform for young talents. With the impressive line-up and the exciting games that await us, it's not just basketball fans who should get their money's worth. So let’s take a look at what the German basketball players can achieve in Duisburg – and let us be surprised by their team spirit!
For those who don't want to miss a game, the action will be shown live fisu.tv and sportschau.de broadcast, partly also on WDR television. An exciting sporting event awaits us - so get ready!