International university sport cooperation was further strengthened on Thursday, 26 March 2026, in Ljubljana, where the Federation of Chinese University and School Sports and the European University Sports Association signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

The agreement reflects a shared commitment to strengthening ties between Asia and Europe in the field of university sports, fostering collaboration, knowledge exchange, and new opportunities for student-athletes, institutions, and sports professionals.

The MoU was signed by representatives of both organisations, including on behalf of FOCUSS, Vice President & Secretary General Chen Dongsheng, Vice President Teng Lianshuai, Directors Xiaohua Dong and Liangzhong Li, and Deputy Director Lina Zhang. On behalf of EUSA, presents were President Haris Pavletic, Secretary General / CEO Matjaz Pecovnik, Director Education & Operations / COO Sara Rozman, Director Projects & Policy Andrej Pisl and Sports Manager Miha Zvan.
The signing underscored the strategic importance of the partnership and confirmed a shared vision for the future of university sport.

The MoU established a non-binding framework through which both organisations agreed to cooperate in developing and promoting university sports. The signing of the MoU expresses a clear intention to work together over a four-year period to advance the global university sports movement. The cooperation will focus on the exchange of knowledge, expertise, and best practices in sports management, as well as the potential organisation of joint competitions and training events in disciplines such as football and table tennis.

It also includes the development of joint programmes, conferences, and seminars for universities and student-athletes, alongside the exchange of experts, researchers, and administrative staff. Both parties are committed to promoting each other’s activities, participating in events, and coordinating their representation within the international university sports community.

The agreement brings together two influential bodies in university sport. FOCUSS continues to play a central role in organising and promoting student sports across China, while EUSA represents, organises and supports university sports across Europe.

Through this partnership, both organisations aim to expand intercultural exchange, enhance competitive opportunities for student-athletes, and support the development of university sport.

As international cooperation in sport and education grows in importance, the MoU marks a step toward a more connected global university sports environment, fostering collaboration and creating joint opportunities for students, universities, and the wider sporting community.