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Opening Ceremony PCU Games 2023

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Since two days University Sport teams have been arriving to Antwerp, Belgium and finally today, the PCU Games 2023 have officially started with the accreditations of more than 500 participants and a well filled Opening Ceremony at the University of Antwerp’s “Aula Rector Dhanis”.

During the Opening Ceremony all delegations were welcomed by Antwerp City Alderman of Sport Mr. Peter Wouters and Honorary Rector of the University of Antwerp Francis baron Van Loon.

Traditionally, after all delegations were presented, the Oaths of the players and referees were taken.

Finally, the official Opening of the Games was done by Dr. Bahram Ghadimi, President of the PCU Games Council.

The Opening Ceremony was followed by a reception for the heads of delegation and a welcome party for students.

Tomorrow the first games kick off at 9h30. Good luck to all participants!

PCU Games 2023, 63 participating teams from 21 countries

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Tonight the Opening Ceremony of the 2023 PCU Games will take place at the Aula Rector Dhanis of the University of Antwerp with 63 teams – representing 39 universities from 21 countries – participating in one of the PCU Games’ 8 competitions:

  • Futsal Men & Women,
  • Basketball Men & Women,
  • Volleyball Men & Women,
  • FIFA23 (online)
  • and Football Men (try-out).

More than 500 students will be accredited.

For a full list of all participants, and all match schedules, visit the PCU Games page.

Panathlon Antwerp Sports Personality 2022 awarded to Benjamin Gérard from Rising You

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The Panathlon Antwerp Sports Personality 2022 trophy was solemnly presented to Benjamin Gérard by Antwerp Alderman for Sports Peter Wouters.

Benjamin Gérard is founder and coordinator of climbing club Rising You, which facilitates the integration of refugees through sports, training and guidance towards work. The club uses sport to teach important attitudes: working together, paying attention to safety, taking the lead, and learning and practicing Dutch.

In addition to a sports club, Rising You offers various practical training courses. These are intended for refugees who have only been to school for a short time in their country of origin. Among other things, they are trained as telecom technicians. The organization Rising You in Antwerp has provided 325 refugees with a job in 5 years.

During the interview with Dr. Jan Verstuyft, the climbing club’s coach Abbas Heidari was also invited to the stage.
He talked about his way from being a refugee to working as a coach at the club. It was climbing training that helped him learn Dutch, integrate and get a job.

Find more information about the climbing club here: https://club.risingyou.be/

Short track skater Tineke den Dulk received the prestigious Honorary Rector Francis Van Loon Award

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As per annual tradition, the Honorary Rector Francis Van Loon Award is presented to one of the three nominated UAntwerp top sports students for their meritorious sports achievements in combination with their studies.
UAntwerp has 128 top sports students this academic year: 59 men and 69 women. Three female athletes were nominated for the PCU Antwerp Sports Personalities 2022.

Tineke den Dulk has been voted PCU Antwerp Sports Personality of the year 2022 at the University of Antwerp.

The Belgian top athlete of Dutch origin studies Film and Visual Culture sciences at the University of Antwerp. In 2022 she became Belgian Champion on the 500, 1000 and 1500 meters.
“This prize from the UAntwerp is a reward for my many sacrifices. My parents came especially from the Netherlands for the ceremony, but there will not be much celebrating,” says den Dulk. “Because tomorrow morning I just have to be back on the skating rink.”

The other nominees were breakdancer Camine Van Hoof, who graduated in philosophy in 2022, and sailor Eline Verstraelen, student of applied economics. All of them were interviewed by Dr. Jan Verstuyft.

Find more photos in the Google Photos album

Panathlon & PCU Antwerp Sport Personalities 2022 awarding

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Who will be the Panathlon & PCU Antwerp Sport Personalities of the year 2022?
On 27 February 2023, the University of Antwerp top sport student of 2022 will be traditionally announced in the beautiful surroundings of the Chapel of the historic Klooster van de Grauwzusters (Building S, University of Antwerp).

TOP SPORTS STUDENT OF THE YEAR 2022
The following three UAntwerp students have been nominated for the Honorary Rector Francis Van Loon Award:

– Tineke den Dulk: Skating, Short Track – Film Studies and Visual Culture


– Camine Van Hoof: Dance Sports, Breakdance – Philosophy


– Eline Verstraelen: Sailing, ILCA 6 class – Applied Economics

These three students know how to successfully combine their studies with their sporting career. More information about the nominated students can be found via this link https://bit.ly/3DyV9iQ

Moreover, Benjamin Gérard, founder and coordinator of climbing club Rising You, will receive the Panathlon Antwerp Sports Personality Trophy 2022. The club gives climbing lessons for refugees, facilitates their integration and offers support in learning Dutch.

Benjamin Gérard – Rising You

Do you want to be present live at this award ceremony followed by a reception? The event is free, registration is required. Register at https://bit.ly/3HPGrqb.

PROGRAM
19h15: Doors open
19h30: Welcome word
19h35: Award ceremony UAntwerp Top Sports Student of the Year 2022 (Honorary Rector Francis Van Loon Award 2022)
20h00: Panathlon Antwerp Sports Personality 2022
20h30: Reception
22h00: End

Top tennis in Antwerp

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While the PCU Committee is preparing for the 7th PCU International University Tennis Tournament PIUTT in Rome, the 7th edition of the European Open ATP 250 was held in Antwerp with great success.

The PIUTT Tennis Tournament Director, Alina Baranova, attended the tournament to learn the best practices of organizing the largest tennis tournament in Belgium and to promote the Olympic principles.

As always, the European Open was filled with an exciting competitive spirit, as well as an amazing atmosphere of fair play and support.

Spectators enjoyed the top level of tennis. Recreational tennis activities for visitors and a kid’s day were organized.

Congratulations to the organizers on the successful tournament and to the winners! We invite all tennis fans to follow our PIUTT Tennis Tournament in Rome next weekend.

Find more information about the European Open on www.europeanopen.be

PCU Games 2022 Invitation

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Registration for the 23rd PCU University Games is free and open! The games are organized 27-29 April 2022 at the University of Antwerp (Antwerp, Belgium).

All universities and university colleges worldwide are welcome. The PCU Games ensure a free sports and events program with emphasis on Fair Play and Universal Friendship.

Six competitions, added with an overall Fair Play competition (Enrico Prandi Trophy), are organised in men & women’s Futsal, Volleyball and Basketball, as well as an online PCU FIFA22 tournament.

The winner of the Fair Play ranking receives the Enrico Prandi Trophy, a prestigious award, unique in the world of university sport and the highest merit a university can achieve in relation to ethics in university sport.

Each team is entitled to 11 Free Games Packages (accreditations, dinners, public transport passes, entry cards with free drink for the Welcome and Closing Parties, welcome bags, team guide, Panathlon membership).
Panathlon International is recognised by the International Olympic Committee.

Registration is simple by filling out the registration form here. The registration deadline is 1 April 2022. 

REGISTER
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Invitation for 2022 PCU Bridge Trophy

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Registration for the 4th “PCU International University Bridge Trophy” is free and open! PCU Bridge Trophy will take place from 22 to 24 April 2022 at the University of Antwerp (Antwerp, Belgium).

All universities and university colleges worldwide are welcome to participate. The Bridge Trophy welcomes teams of 4 to 6 players in the Duplicate bridge variation of contract bridge.
Each player receives a Free Participation Package (accreditations, free dinners and lunches, coffee breaks, welcome bag with tourist information).

Registration is simple by filling out the registration form here. The registration deadline is 1 April 2022.

In addition, on Wednesday 20 April 2022, an online pairs tournament (PCU Bridge@Home) will be organized to enable participation for all students worldwide unable to travel.

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PCU Chess Blitz Tournament 2021 results

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The University of Antwerp Blitz Tournament took place after the Opening Ceremony on Friday  November 3rd in University of Antwerp “Hof van Liere”. It was open to all players.
Players from 9 universities took part in the welcoming Blitz Tournament:
– AP University College (BEL);
– ETH Zürich (SUI);
– KU Leuven (BEL);
– Paris Saclay University (FRA);
– Radboud University Nijmegen (NED);
– University of Antwerp (BEL);
– University of Luxembourg (LUX);
– Ghent University (BEL);
– Shanghai Jiao Tong University (CHN).

9 rounds determined the winners among 29 players:
1 Place – Ezra Terryn from Shanghai Jiao Tong University (CHN);
2 Place – Bjarne Van Dijck from University of Antwerp (BEL);
3 Place – Maxim Slagter from Ghent University (BEL).

Congratulations to winners and thanks to all participants!


Find via the links Full results and Final Ranking.

PCU Chess 2021 in Antwerp

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Taking into account the tightening of Anti-Covid-19 measures in Belgium, fortunately we are still able to host the PCU Chess Cup 2021 on venue. Competitions will take place from 3 to 5 December in University of Antwerp “Hof van Liere”.
In the program:
♟Friday 3 December: Accreditations, Expositions, Opening Ceremony and University of Antwerp Blitz Tournament (open to all players).
♟Saturday 4 December: Competitions of 5 rounds, lunch and dinner.
♟Sunday 5 December: Competitions & Finals (round 6 and 7), Honouring Ceremony and lunch.
❗Some changes to the basic program were made to provide Covid Safe environment.


Specifical measures to the PCU Chess Cup 2021:
✅ Washing of hands at the entrance.
✅ Scan of Covid Safe Ticket / European Corona Certificate at entrance each day
✅ Wearing of mouth masks inside is mandatory during the event. Also during the games, as you are in close proximity to your opponent. Exception is made when a safe distance of 1,5m can be taken: the ‘rest area’ where you can go for a drink between matches has a ‘safe setup’ with only 2p per table so you can sit there without mouth masks.
✅ Make sure you have your mouth mask with you at all times in Belgium.
We’re looking forward to welcome all participants in Antwerp in accordance with Covid Safe conditions.

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