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The 4th PCU International University Tennis Tournament (PIUTT) – in support of the Olympic principles of Fair Play and Universal Friendship – was held from 18 to 20 October in Moscow at the CSKA Tennis Palace. The Tournament is organized by University of Antwerp (Belgium), Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation and Dubna State University (Russia) and endorsed by the Committee of Panathlon Clubs of Universities (PCU Committee). The high status of this tournament is evidenced by the fact that the Panathlon International is recognized by the International Olympic Committee and is the global leader in sport ethics.
This year, students from Belgium, the UK, Russia, Rwanda, Slovenia and South Africa, as well as representatives of the USA University participated in the tournament. This tournament was a platform where students from all over the world had the opportunity to not only participate in tennis competitions but also become part of the Fair Play movement to promote the idea of Fair Play and the Olympic principles of solidarity and friendship, as well as gain experience of international interaction through sports.
In total, 16 boys and 8 girls took part in the tournament.
The students of the following universities took part in the PCU International University Tennis
Tournament 2019:
On October 18, at the PIUTT Opening Ceremony, the participants were greeted by the Vice-Rector for International Cooperation of the Financial University Alexander Linnikov, representatives of Dubna State University, PCU Committee President Peter Verboven and Secretary General of the PCU Committee, His Excellency Ambassador Anicet Gabriel Kotchofa. The PIUTT President, Honorary Rector of the University of Antwerp Francis baron Van Loon, officially opened the tournament and made the draw.
The tennis competitions took place on the courts of the CSKA Tennis Palace on October 19 and 20. Within two days 48 matches consisting of one set with a tie-break were played. Players showed a high level of tennis and respected each other and the principles of Fair Play. For example, a player corrected the referee’s (wrong) call on a correct serve by his opponent. His fair behavior was honored with stormy applause.
When the final matches of the tournament approached, the level of the games became higher and higher. There were spectacular matches at a professional. The quarter final match between Roman Kudryashov (Financial University and PIUTT 2018 Champion) and Tino Kovacic (University of Maribor) and the semifinal match between Ivan Mikhaylyuk (Volga Region State Academy) and Daniel Burnashev (Financial University) were especially exciting. Applause was heard after almost every point. In the final games, the bronze medal remained with the host university (Financial University) thanks to the victory of Daniel Burnashev with a score of 6:3; silver went to Volga Sport Academy student Ivan Mikhaylyuk; gold was won by Slovenian student Tino Kovacic (University of Maribor) with a score of 6:0.
In the women’s finals, last year’s winner, Maria Daniels Sierra (Financial University) returned from trailing 4:1 and won 6:4 against Gulnara Nazarova (Volga Region State Academy). The third place in the women’s singles was also taken by the host university (Financial University): Anna Lytneva won 7:5 in a tense set with a tie-break against Slovenian player Barbora Belis (University of Maribor).
At the Closing Ceremony, all players were awarded medals, certificates and souvenirs. Most importantly, the participants made friends, supported each other in the tournament and played fair, following the rules of sports ethics and respecting the opponent.
The results of the PIUTT Participants voting for the Honorable commendation in the Antwerp University & Panathlon Drawing Contest were also announced at the Closing ceremony. The exposition of the 15 artworks from the student all over the world was an excellent addition to the tournament and cultural program. The voters’ choice is the painting “Union”, made by Francisca Ojeda (Liceo Experimental Artístico, Chile).
Generally, the PCU International University Tennis Tournament is a unique platform on which sport, education and culture blends, thereby embodying the fundamental principles of Olympism.
More information about the match results of the PIUTT 2019 can be found on the official website of the tournament: http://pcucommittee.com/piutt-tennis/competitions/.
Contact Organisation: piutt@pcucommittee.com +7 (926) 595-33-27.
PIUTT 2019 Champions:
Men’s singles
🥇I Place: Tino Kovacic from the University of Maribor, Slovenia
🥈II Place: Ivan Mikhailuk from the Volga Region State Academy of Physical Culture, Sport and Tourism, Russia
🥉III Place: Daniel Burnashov from the Financial University, Russia
Women’s singles
🥇Maria Daniels Sierra from the Financial University, Russia
🥈Gulnara Nazarova from the Volga Region State Academy of Physical Culture, Sport and Tourism, Russia
🥉Anna Lytneva, from the Financial University, Russia
Find the Draw of the tennis competitions online on our website:
After a great day of high-level matches, the results of the entire first day are uploaded to the PCU Committee website.
Please see our Competition & Results page for the details.
We look forward to the final conclusion of the Men & Women competition tomorrow at the CSKA Tennis Palace in Moscow!
The first round (1/8) of the main men’s matches has played.
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Guys are showing great results, all the participants have engaged perfectly in the game. The tennis is absolutely fascinating right here.
The 1 Round of Women’s singles finished. Participants from around the world met on the court of CSKA during the tournament PIUTT 2019.
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There was a great support for all players!
Looking forward to having the best impressions and results in the same spirit.
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The official draw ceremony of the XXX International Tennis Tournament «VTB Kremlin Cup» was held on Sunday, October 12, at the press-conference hall of the news agency TASS.
The 30th International tennis tournament «VTB Kremlin Cup 2019» will be held at the Ice Palace «Krylatskoye» on October 12-20, 2019.
The delegations of the PCU International Univesity Tennis Tournament could visit the competitions of the Kremlin Cup on 17-18 October as part of the PIUTT program. Thanks to Organization Committee for providing to the PIUTT participants the opportunity to visit the international tennis tournament of world importance and the greatest competition long-liver in Russia. Also there are active social programmes of the Kremlin Cup for students and children.
The PIUTT Director Alina Baranova attended the draw ceremony, the press conference on its results and the qualifying matches of the Kremlin Cup. We are looking forward to further cooperation in promoting youth sport and Olympic principals.
18-20 October 2019, Moscow www.pcucommittee.com
Press release
The PCU International University Tennis Tournament unites students from different parts of the world to promote the Olympic principle of Fair Play and Universal Friendship
From October 18 to October 20, the IV PCU International University Tennis Tournament will be held in Moscow to promote Olympic principles of Fair Play and Universal Friendship. The PCU International University Tennis Tournament (PIUTT) is a yearly tennis tournament organized by the University of Antwerp (Belgium), Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation and Dubna State University (Russia) and endorsed by the Panathlon Clubs of Universities (PCU Committee). Panathlon International is recognized by the International Olympic Committee and is the global leader of sport ethics.
This year the tournament is hosted by the Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation, the winner of the PIUTT competitions last year. The Financial University is one of the leading Russian higher education institutions, which celebrated its centenary in March this year. The Financial University is a member of the Panathlon Club of Universities (PCU) network, as a repeated participant and champion of the University Games in Antwerp. The successful participation of students in PCU sport competitions encouraged the partnerships between two universities – members of the Panathlon network – the University of Antwerp and the Financial University.
The main objective of the PIUTT is to offer students a platform where tennis is considered as a valuable instrument to develop international interaction and experience, with emphasis on Fair Play and Universal Friendship. The uniqueness of the tournament is that students have the opportunity not only to participate in tennis competitions and in the tournament program, but also to become part of the Fair Play movement to promote the idea of Fair Play, the Olympic principles of solidarity and friendship, as well as gain experience of international interaction in sports. In order to support university sports, the organizers provide for all players a Free Games Package, including participation in the sports and cultural program of the tournament, accommodation, meals and local transport.
Students from Algeria, Belgium, UK, Ghana, Russia, Rwanda, Slovenia, South Africa, as well as students representing universities of the Commonwealth of Dominica and the USA are announced to participate in the tournament.
Tennis competitions in the men’s and women’s singles will be held at the CSKA Tennis Palace, located on Leningradsky Prospekt, 39, 12a, Moscow. Within the two days of the competition, 48 matches will be held, consisting of one set with a tie-break . In total, 24 players will compete: 16 man and 8 ladies. Entrance to the competition is free on Saturday, October 20 and Sunday, October 21 from 9.00 to 18.00.
Tournament participants and visitors will be able to get acquainted with the basic principles of the Olympic movement and the activities of Panathlon International clubs, take part in the photo contest and prize drawing from the University of Antwerp. At the opening ceremony an exposition of artworks made by students from all over the world and devoted to youth sports and the Olympic Movement will be presented in the hall of the Financial University. The best 15 drawings have already been exhibited at key Panathlon International events in Belgium, Italy and Argentina. The annual Drawing Contest is also open for students from universities and university colleges worldwide.
Thus, the PIUTT tournament is a unique platform that blends sports, education and culture in its program, which is a fundamental principle of Olympism.
More information about the match schedules and the official program of the PIUTT 2019 can be found on the official website of the tournament: www.pcucommittee.com/piutt-tennis.
Event management: piutt@pcucommittee.com +7 (926) 595-33-27.
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Press-release PIUTT 2019 (English)
Press-release PIUTT 2019 (Russian)
The PIUTT Tennis Tournament is becoming more and more international. We have already received entries from Belgium 🇧🇪, Ghana 🇬🇭, Hungary 🇭🇺, Italy 🇮🇹, Romania 🇷🇴, Russia 🇷🇺, Sierra Leone 🇸🇱, Slovenia 🇸🇮 and UK 🇬🇧. If you want to join the tennis competition from 18 to 20 October in Moscow (Russia), hurry up to apply. We have only a few places left.
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