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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.

Sport Personalities | 27.02.2023 | Aftermovie

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Watch video of the Awarding Ceremony of two sport prizes:
🏆 Trophy of Panathlon Antwerp Sport Personality
🏆 Honorary Rector Francis Van Loon Award

Sport Personalities | 27.02.2023 | Aftermovie

Congratulations to Benjamin Gérard from the Climbing club Rising You, Tineke Den Dulk, Camine Van Hoof, Eline Verstraelen from the University of Antwerp

Thanks to Peter Wouters, Antwerp Alderman for Sports, Guido Goderis, Danssport Vlaanderen Board member, students of UA Sportraad.

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

PCU Chess 2022 Champions

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The 4th “PCU International University Chess Cup” took place from 25 to 27 November 2022 at the University of Antwerp’s Hof van Liere.

7 rounds determined the winners among 63 players representing 19 universities from 11 countries:

1 Place – Aras Vardanyan from Vilnius University (Lithuania)

2 Place – Andrius Šarauska from Vilnius University (Lithuania)

3 Place – William Boudry from Artevelde University of Applied Sciences (Belgium)

Congratulations!

Find full results here.

PCU Chess 2022 Blitz Tournament Champions

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The University of Antwerp Blitz Tournament took place after the Opening Ceremony on Friday 25 November in University of Antwerp “Hof van Liere”. It was open to all players.

5 rounds determined the winners among 51 players:

1 Place – Daniel Grimm from Eötvös Loránd University (Hungary),
2 Place – György Grimm from Hungarian University of Sport Science (Hungary),
3 Place – Andrius Šarauska from Vilnius University (Lithuania)

Find more photos here.

PCU Chess 2022 Opening Ceremony

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The 4th edition of the PCU Chess Cup kicked off at the wonderful 16th-century building of the University of Antwerp’s Hof van Liere.

The Opening Ceremony traditionally began with the student hymn “Gaudeamus Igitur”.

Nils Van de Velden from the Organizing Committee welcomed everyone with information about the City of Antwerp and the Chess Cup.

All participants and guests were welcomed by Prof. Dr. Francis baron Van Loon, Honorary Rector University of Antwerp and PCU Executive Board member.

The oaths to take part in the competition with respecting the rules, in the true spirit of friendship, fair play and sportsmanship were taken by Eike Cöllen (participating student from the University of Konstanz) and Patrick Van de Perre (tournament arbiter).

All students were invited to participate in the Antwerp University and Panathlon International Drawing and Photo Contests by Alina Baranova, the PCU Communication Manager.

At the end of the ceremony, Dr. Koenraad Keignaert, Chairman of the PCU Chess Cup Organizing Committee, officially opened the Chess Cup.

Enjoy the PCU Chess Cup!

PIUTT Tennis 2022 Rome: press-release

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PIUTT 2022: PCU International University Tennis Tournament goes to Rome

The University of Rome Tor Vergata becomes the new host for the “PCU International University Tennis Tournament” (PIUTT). The PIUTT is a yearly tennis event for universities and university colleges worldwide, with emphasis on Fair Play and Universal Friendship. The 7th edition will take place from 28 to 30 October 2022 in Rome, Italy.

28 students of 9 nations will meet to compete in fair play and to create new international friendships.

The PIUTT is organized by the University of Antwerp (Belgium) and the University of Rome Tor Vergata (Italy), initiated and endorsed by the PCU Committee. The Center of University Sport of Rome Tor Vergata (CUS Roma Tor Vergata) has been a longstanding friend of the PCU Committee and has a partnership with the University of Antwerp within YERUN and YUFE. The Committee of Panathlon Clubs of Universities (PCU Committee) is the university platform of Panathlon International, the global leader in sport ethics and IOC recognised since 1982.

Much attention at the tennis tournament is paid to the Olympic principles and ethical values ​​of the Panathlon International. 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 the focus on fair play and ethics in student sport.

Participating students represent 10 Universities from Belgium, England, Estonia, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania and Scotland. The 7th edition of PIUTT welcomes 28 tennis players in men’s and women’s singles (16 men and 12 women).

Students are housed at the CampusX Student Place, the biggest students accommodation in Rome. This is where the PIUTT opening, draw ceremony and student party will take place on Friday 28 October.
The tennis venue is provided by the CUS Roma Tor Vergata in Saroli club. The tennis club is located in Castel Gandolfo, in the beautiful surroundings of the Olympic lake Albano.

Matches will be played on Saturday and Sunday from 10AM on 2 tennis courts of Saroli club,
covered in red clay, with warming-up on the outdoor red clay tennis court. The semi-finals and final matches on Sunday 30 October will determine the next PIUTT Champions.

The level of tennis is expected to be high. This year quite strong players entered the student tournament. Some of them played Junior ITF tournaments, Billie Jean King Cup, Youth Olympics, other national and international tennis tournaments. Among the players there are national champions in the tennis junior category U18. Many of them have been playing tennis since early childhood. Some are already tennis coaches. And everyone is happy to represent their university at the international tournament.

It is great to note that among the tennis players there is also an artistically talented student, whose artwork was selected to the 15 best of the Antwerp University and Panathlon Drawing Contest. Traditionally, the exposition dedicated to the Olympic principles in University sport will be presented during the tournament.

Thus, an exciting weekend, full of sports, art and a unique experience of student interaction and international friendship is coming to Rome.

More information about the match schedules and official program of the PIUTT 2022 Rome can be found on the website: www.pcucommittee.com/piutt

Contact us if you would like to join the celebration of Fair Play in University Tennis: piutt@pcucommittee.com +32 470 34 48 15 Alina Baranova, Tournament Director

Press-release PIUTT Tennis 2022 in University Rome Tor Vergata, Italy (28-30 October) (Pdf)

Comunicato stampa PIUTT Tennis 2022 Università degli Studi di Roma Tor Vergata, Italia (28-30 ottobre) (Pdf)

More than 500 participants in the PCU Games 2022

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More than 500 accredited students and professionals will take part in 23rd PCU Games 2022.

After three years, finally the 2022 PCU Games will be organized live again on venue in Antwerp.

Tomorrow, more than 500 accredited students and professionals are expected to take part in the Opening Ceremony of the PCU Games 2022 at the Aula Rector Dhanis of the University of Antwerp, representing 43 teams from 23 universities in 16 countries.

Meet the teams of the PCU Games 2022:
8 Futsal Men & 5 Futsal Women teams
6 Basketball Men & 4 Basketball Women teams
8 Volleyball Men & 8 Volleyball Women teams

4 Football Men teams (trial event)

The list of participants and match schedules can be found on www.pcucommittee.com/pcugames.

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