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Tag Archive for: UAntwerpen

PCU Chess 2022 Champions

November 27, 2022/in Chess Cup

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.

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PCU Chess 2022 Blitz Tournament Champions

November 26, 2022/in Chess Cup

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.

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PCU Chess 2022 Opening Ceremony

November 26, 2022/in Chess Cup

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!

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PIUTT Tennis 2022 Rome: press-release

October 25, 2022/in PIUTT Tennis

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)

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More than 500 participants in the PCU Games 2022

April 26, 2022/in PCU Games

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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PANATHLON ANTWERP & PCU ANTWERP SPORTS PERSONALITY 2021

February 25, 2022/in Panathlon Antwerp, PCU Clubs news, University of Antwerp

On Monday, February 21, the awarding ceremony of the Sports Personalities 2021 took place at the Grauvzuster Chapel of the University of Antwerp. During this awarding, the UAntwerp top sports student of the year 2021 was announced and the Panathlon Antwerp Sports Personalities 2021 were put in the spotlight.

TOP SPORT STUDENT OF THE YEAR 2021

The title of PCU Antwerp Sports Personality traditionally goes to the UAntwerp top sports student of the year.  The winner receive the prestigious Honorary Rector Francis Van Loon Award. This year three students were nominated: Mathijn Bogaert (BMX – Applied Engineering Sciences), Michelle Struijk (Hockey – Medicine) and Jef Vandorpe (Wheelchair tennis – Law).  They know how to successfully combine their top sport career with their studies.

Jef Vandorpe eventually got the most votes and was elected UAntwerp top sports student of the year 2021.

PANATHLON ANTWERP SPORTS PERSONALITY 2021

After the PCU Antwerp Sports Personality 2021 was announced, it was the turn of the Panathlon Antwerp Sports Personalities 2021. Exceptionally, three laureates were chosen, namely the UAntwerp members of the national men’s hockey team “Red Lions”: alumni Félix Denayer and Alexander Hendrickx, and student Arthur De Sloover were honored for their inspiring role in the Antwerp sports. They crowned their work in 2021 by conquering the Olympic title in Tokio. Arthur, Félix and Alexander explained more about their (Olympic) hockey experiences during an interview with Dr. Jan Verstuyft. The awards were presented by Rector Herman Van Goethem.

Afterwards, there was a reception and the opportunity to take pictures with the topsport  athletes and the Olympic gold medals of Arthur and Félix.

Congratulations to winners, nominated and all top sports students!

Find photos from the Sport Personalities 2021 Ceremony here.

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Who will be the top sport student of the year 2021?

February 20, 2022/in Panathlon Antwerp, PCU Clubs news

The presentation of the Panathlon Antwerp & PCU Antwerp Sports Personalities 2021 will take place on 21 February 2022.

Out of more than 100 University of Antwerp top sports students, three students were nominated. They managed to successfully combine their studies with sport career. These are the three nominated students who have a chance to win the prestigious Honorary Rector Francis Van Loon Award:

• Mathijn Bogaert: Cycling, BMX
• Michelle Struijk: Hockey
• Jef Vandorpe: Tennis – Wheelchair tennis

In addition, the laureate of the Panathlon Antwerp Sports Personality 2021 will be honored. This year there are no fewer than three laureates, the UAntwerp members of the national men’s hockey team “Red Lions”:

• Félix Denayer
• Arthur De Sloover
• Alexander Hendrickx

More information here

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