This was PIUTT@HOME 2021

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PIUTT@HOME 2021 brought together universities and students from all over the world. In total 89 universities from 43 countries participated in the hybrid program of the PIUTT@HOME 2021, including both virtual events and an on-site event in Antwerp. The program included Virtual Challenges, 3D Expositions, the PCU Post-Covid Initiative, and a demonstration event in Antwerp.

All Challenge Champions receive honouring certificates and invitations to the next edition of the PIUTT Tennis Tournament in October 2022 in Moscow (Russia) with free accommodation, meals and an event program at the Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation.

University Sport representatives answered questions of the PCU Initiative to determine a current state of university sport for the upcoming post-Covid-19 times.

All participants have the opportunity to enjoy 3D virtual expositions of the Drawing & Photo Contests and invited to take part in the next edition and win financial prizes.

In addition a local tennis initiative was held at the University of Antwerp to celebrate the 6th edition of PIUTT on venue. All the participants were happy to play tennis together again. We are looking forward to meet all in person in Moscow next year!

PIUTT@HOME Challenges Champions

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🎾🎾 Volley Challenge PIUTT@HOME Champions:
🥇1. Tino Kovačič & Nala Kovačič from University of Maribor, Slovenia: 61 volleys
🥈2. Robin Clymans from University of Antwerp & Milo Huyskens from Ghent University, Belgium: 56 volleys
🥉3. Amoré Castelyn & Abby Fung from University of Essex, UK: 46 volleys


🥎🥎 Ball Challenge PIUTT@HOME Champions:
🥇1. Wout Saenen & Wannes Brusselmans from University of Antwerp, Belgium: 42 throws
🥈2. Floor Meijers & Maarten Wijngaarden from from University of Antwerp, Belgium: 34 throws
🥉3. Peony Lam & Ton Ton, University of Saint Joseph, Macau, China: 27 throws


🎾🎾 Frame Challenge PIUTT@HOME Champions:
🥇1. Maarten Vandevelde & Charles Smets from University of Antwerp, Belgium: 14 passes
🥈2. Milina Yanchukovych & Alexey Nabilkin, DONNU, Ukraine: 12 passes
🥉3. Meda Reimorytė & Emilija Kravtaitė from Vilnius University, Lithuania: 11 passes

Unfortunately, some pairs were disqualified because of the used technique and not keeping distance of 1.5 meters according to the rules.
Congratulations to the champions and thanks to all the participants! You can request your participation certificate by piutt@pcucommittee.com

Closing of the PIUTT@HOME 2021

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The Closing speech for the PIUTT@HOME 2021 by the PCU Secretary General, His Excellency Prof. Dr. A. G. Kotchofa

Demonstration Event at the University of Antwerp for the PIUTT 2021

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At the University of Antwerp a local tennis initiative was held on November 3 to celebrate the 6th edition of PIUTT. Antwerp students played try-outs for their tennis teams to participate later during the year in regional and national championships. Former PIUTT participants Jonathan Mertens and Hanne Ooms  participated in try-outs. The atmosphere was very friendly. All the participants were happy to play tennis together again. The try-outs will also act as a pre-selection for PIUTT 2022. We are all looking forward to the next year PIUTT edition in Moscow.

Opening of the PIUTT@HOME 2021

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Due to the ongoing Covid restrictions in Russia, the PIUTT 2021 takes place one more time online from 3-5 November 2021. Three Virtual Challenges, Drawing & Photo Expositions, the PCU Post-Covid Initiative, and a demonstration event in Antwerp are programmed.

We wish to thank the University of Antwerp (BEL), Financial University (RUS) and Dubna State University (RUS) for the ongoing hosting partnership especially in Covid-19 times.

Watch the Opening speech of the PIUTT President Francis Baron Van Loon, University of Antwerp Honorary Rector:

#PIUTTATHOME Tennis Challenges
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Students are welcome to participate with in the tennis challenges.

For each of these challenges, you can compete as a team of 2 students:


– Make a video of 30 seconds;


– Post on Instagram or Facebook;


– Tag PCU Committee @pcu_com;

– Don’t forget to set your account to public;


– Mention your University and your result;


– Become the next PIUTT Champion;


– Each participant will be invited to the 2022 International University Tennis Tournament in Moscow with free accommodation and event program!


Deadline of registration is 4 November 2021.

This was PIUTT@HOME 2020

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This was PIUTT@HOME 2020: an amazing number of 35 universities from not less than 18 countries divided over 3 continents participated in at least one of the events of the PIUTT@HOME 2020. The Challenges resulted in Russian, Slovenian and Belgian champions and were followed by more than 1000 views on Reels Instagram. Meanwhile other universities focused on the Fair Play Initiative, the PIUTT topic on the Yerun webinar or the Enrico Prandi Trophy. Also the number of visits to the online Photo and Drawing expositions are impressive and the final numbers of visits will be announced at the end of the year. Covid-19 didn’t stop the PCU family to be part of a successful PIUTT TENNIS@HOME 2020.

PIUTT 2020 Challenges Results

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The winners in all PIUTT Challenges are known!

Racket Challenge: 1. Alexander Trap (University of Antwerp, Belgium): 41 combinations – 2nd place: Natan Van Wichelen (University of Antwerp, Belgium): 39 combinations– 3rd place (shared): Sergey Samokhvalov (Financial University, Russia) & Milo Huyskens (University of Antwerp, Belgium): 38 combinations.

Frame Challenge: 1. Timofey Amelin (Financial University, Russia): 77 times – 2nd place: Alexander Van Kerckhoven (University of Antwerp, Belgium): 65 times – 3rd place: Danil Burnashov (Financial University, Russia): 52 times.

Federer Challenge: 1. Tino Kovačič (University of Maribor, Slovenia): 124 times – 2nd place: Alexander Trap (University of Antwerp, Belgium): 94 times – 3rd place: Alexander Vanyakin (Financial University, Russia): 90 times.

Congratulations and thanks to all students who participated!

PIUTT@HOME Opening

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The warmest greetings from snowy Russia for the participants of the Panathlon International University Tennis Tournament. Vice-Rector for International Cooperation of the Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation, Prof. Alexander Linnikov, opened the 2020 PIUTT@HOME with some Opening Words.

PIUTT@HOME 2020

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This week we launch the online edition of the PCU International University Tennis Tournament 2020. The PIUTT program this year includes 3 virtual challenges for students, the Enrico Prandi Fair Play Trophy, the PCU Fair Play Initiative, the Drawing and Photo Contests with expositions.
The Official Program starts on Friday, but you can already register via the PIUTT webpage, social media accounts or by contacting us via info@pcucommittee.com.

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