The European Universities Games 2026 reached another memorable milestone as six more sports concluded their competitions, adding new names to the list of champions in Salerno.

Following days of great performances, determination and unforgettable moments, the final medals were awarded in Badminton, 3x3 basketball, Handball, Tennis, Football, and Beach Volleyball.

From the opening matches to the championship finals, university athletes showcased outstanding skill, resilience and sportsmanship, representing their institutions with pride while creating lasting memories on and off the field of play.

The Badminton tournament wrapped up after a week of fast-paced rallies and thrilling encounters, with the final matches delivering an impressive display of precision, speed and tactical excellence. 

The individual events brought even more excitement as Europe's finest student-athletes competed for continental honours.
In the men's singles, Simon Baron Vezilier from the University of Bordeaux (FRA) won a thrilling match against Nurullah Sarac from Gazi University (TUR), winning the gold medal. Yohan Barbieri from the University of Bordeaux (FRA) and Leon Seiwald from the University of Vienna (AUT) completed the podium.

The women's singles crown went to Vilte Paulauskaite from Vytautas Magnus University (LTU), while the silver medal went to Rachel Sugden from the University of Strathclyde Glasgow (GBR). Samanta Golubickaite and Mariia Koriahina, both from Vytautas Magnus University (LTU), completed the podium.

Gold medals were also awarded in the men's doubles, women's doubles and mixed doubles.
In the Men's doubles competition, the gold medal went to the University of Strasbourg (FRA) team Mammeri / Hoareau, while silver to the University of Bordeaux (FRA) team Barbieri / Baron. The podium was completed by Birker / Seiwald from the University of Vienna (AUT) and Bussler / Gatzsche from the University of Bonn (GER).

In the women's doubles competition, the Gazi University (TUR) couple Askar / Ocakoglu emerged as champions, overcoming the Vytautas Magnus University (LTU) duo Koriahina / Kovalenko in the final match. The podium was completed by the University of Bordeaux (FRA) couple Farrell / Phan and the other Vytautas Magnus University (LTU) couple Golubickaite / Paulauskaite.

In the mixed doubles competition, the University of Strasbourg (FRA) duo Mammeri / Stoliarenko emerged victorious after impressive performances throughout the tournament, beating the University of Bordeaux (FRA) couple Lefevre / Martinez in the final match. The podium was completed by two other couples from the University of Strasbourg (FRA) - Douce / Schaffner & Hoareau / Bauer.

To present the medals and awards were representatives of the institutional partners and local authorities, together with Sven Serre, President of Badminton Europe, Julia Zlatkova, EUSA Competition Chair for Badminton and EC Member, and Jozef Kuprivec, EUSA Technical Delegate for Badminton.

The fast-paced 3x3 Basketball tournament came to a spectacular conclusion, delivering the intensity and excitement that have become synonymous with the discipline. After several days of action-packed contests, University of Seville (SPA) claimed the men's title, defeating University of Vienna (AUT) in the final, while University of Latvia (LAT) secured third place.

In the women's competition, Vytautas Magnus University (LTU) lifted the trophy ahead of University of Ljubljana (SLO), with University of Seville (SPA) rounding off the podium.

Outstanding individual performances were also recognised following the finals: Fair Play Award in both the men's and women's tournaments was won by the University of Salerno (ITA). 

Martyna Petrenaite from Vytautas Magnus University was named the Most Valuable Player. She is the competition's Top Scorer as well. The team of the tournament included Martyna Petrenaite from Vytautas Magnus University, Anja Dragar from the University of Ljubljana and Marta Garcia Mateo from the University of Seville.

Joaquin Cebolla Herrera from the University of Seville was named the Most Valuable Player, while Michal Svoboda from the University of Ostrava finished as the competition's Top Scorer. The team of the tournament included Joaquin Cebolla Herrera from the University of Seville, Janis Tomaschek from the University of Vienna and Davis Skreivers from the University of Latvia. By winning the 3x3 Basketball competition in the men's and women's categories, both the University of Seville (ESP) and Vytautas Magnus University (LTU) are qualified for the FISU University World Cup.

The Dunk Contest was won by Ivan Mucak from the University of Zagreb (CRO). 

To present the medals and awards were representatives of the institutional partners and local authorities, together with Liviu Matac, EUSA Competition Chair for 3x3 Basketball and EC Member, Jeanine Tjin-A-Sioe, EUSA Technical Delegate for 3x3 Basketball, and Martin Ho Suie Sang, Assistant Technical Delegate.

After a week filled with dramatic matches, passionate support and high-quality Handball, the competition reached its climax with two entertaining finals.

In the men's tournament, Stefan cel Mare University of Suceava (ROU) won the gold medals in a thrilling match against the University of Alicante (ESP), while University of Zagreb (CRO) secured the bronze medals.

The women's final saw Hungarian University of Sports Science (HUN) claim the European university title, finishing ahead of University of Rouen (FRA), with University of Castilla-La-Mancha taking third place.

Alongside the team medals, several players received special recognition for their outstanding contributions throughout the tournament. Botond Balazs - Stefan cel Mare University of Suceava (ROU) was named the Most Valuable Player, Dino Meter - University of Zagreb (CRO) received the award for Best Goalkeeper, while Neher Fabian (45 goals) - University of Duisburg-Essen (GER) finished as the competition's Top Scorer. The same distinctions were presented in the women's tournament, where Lilla Puskas - Hungarian University of Sports Science (HUN), Camile Hacher - University of Rouen (FRA) and Damian Teodora Lavinia (53 goals) - National University of Sciences and Technology Politehnica Bucharest earned the respective honours.

Fair Play Award was given in both men’s and women’s competitions: the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (SUI) and Humboldt University of Berlin (GER) were awarded for each tournament.

To present the medals and awards were representatives of the institutional partners and local authorities, together with Haris Pavletic, EUSA President, Xavier O'Callaghan Ferrer, European Handball Federation Executive Committee member, Liam Smith, EUSA Competition Chair for Handball, Urmo Sitsi, EUSA Technical Delegate for Handball, and Paivi Mitrunen, Assistant Technical Delegate. 

The Tennis competition concluded following days of outstanding performances across the singles and doubles events. Players demonstrated remarkable consistency, technical ability and determination as they battled for the European university titles.

In the men's tournament, the gold medal went to the University of Granada (ESP), while the silver medals to Paris Dauphine University (FRA). The bronze medals went in the hands of the University of Zurich (SUI).

The women's singles champions title was won by German Sport University Cologne (GER), with University of Montpellier (FRA) getting the silver medal, followed by the bronze medal winners from the University of Valencia (ESP). 

To present the medals and awards were representatives of the institutional partners and local authorities, together with Bill Thompson, EUSA Competition Chair for Tennis and EC Member, and Tomas Pavlovsky, EUSA Technical Delegate for Tennis.

The Football tournament concluded with two memorable finals, bringing an end to one of the largest competitions of the Games. After an intense knockout phase, in the men's competition, the University of Rzeszow (POL) lifted the men's trophy by defeating the University of Wurzburg (GER). The bronze medal went to the University of Split (CRO).

The finals also celebrated exceptional individual achievements. In the men’s competition, Giuseppe De Angelis from the University of Salerno was named the Most Valuable Player of the tournament, Jayden Janda from the University of Wurzburg (GER) received the Best Goalkeeper award, while Vadym Tenzhytskyi from Kyiv National University of Construction and Architecture (UKR) finished as the Top Scorer. The Fair Play Award was presented to the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NOR) in recognition of exemplary sportsmanship throughout the competition. 

In the women's competition, University of Girona (ESP) emerged victorious after a commanding tournament, with University of Zagreb (CRO) taking silver and University of Wurzburg (GER) earning bronze.

Individual awards were also presented at the awards ceremony, as follows: The Top Scorer award was given to Julia Asam from the University of Wurzburg (GER), while the MVP award was given to Katarina Dukic from the University of Zagreb (CRO). The Best Goalkeeper of the tournament was Mihaela Ban from the University of Zagreb (CRO), while the Fair Play Award went to the University of Girona (ESP).

To present the medals and awards were representatives of the institutional partners and local authorities, together with Francis Cirianni, EUSA Competition Chair for Football and EC Member, Andreas Demetriou, EUSA Technical Delegate for Football, and Ignacio Peralta, EUSA Assistant Technical Delegate. 

The Beach Volleyball tournament wrapped up on the courts in Salerno with spectacular finals that highlighted athleticism, teamwork and determination. 

In the men's competition, Riga Stradins University (LAT) captured the champion's title ahead of the Czech Technical University Prague (CZE), while the University of Latvia (LAT) secured the bronze medals.

The women's final saw Budapest University of Technology and Economics (HUN) crowned champions, followed by  University of Ljubljana (SLO) as silver medalists, and University of Latvia (LAT) as bronze medal winners on the podium.

The Most Valuable Player award in the men’s competition went to Atvars Ozolinis from Riga Stradins University, and in the women’s competition went to Zsofia Vasvari from Budapest University of Technology and Economics (HUN).

To present the medals and awards were representatives of the institutional partners and local authorities, together with Hemma Angerer, EUSA Competition Chair for Beach Volleyball and EC Member, and Anton Fichtinger, EUSA Technical Delegate for Beach Volleyball.

With the conclusion of Badminton, 3x3 basketball, Handball, Tennis, Football and Beach Volleyball, the European Universities Games 2026 in Salerno have officially come to an end. 

Over the past two weeks, thousands of student-athletes from across Europe came together to compete at the highest level of university sport, creating unforgettable moments of excellence, friendship and fair play. 

As the final medals are awarded and the last champions take their place in the history of the Games, Salerno bids farewell to another edition of the European Universities Games, leaving behind a lasting legacy and memories to last.