The EUSA Sports Council held a meeting in Kranjska Gora, Slovenia, during the EUSA Convention 2026, focusing on the continued development of university sport within the European University Sports Association (EUSA), including the organisation of competitions, the introduction of new sports and future programme opportunities.

Chaired by Tomasz Aftanski, the meeting brought together Council Members Jordi Mecarde Torras, Jelena Matesic, Gyorgy Kovacs, Director of Sports Events and Secretary of the Council, Liam Smith, Sports Manager, Miha Zvan and EUSA Secretary General Matjaz Pecovnik.

The Sports Council plays an important role in supporting the strategic and operational development of sport within EUSA. Its responsibilities include preparing recommendations and observations for the Executive Committee (EC), as well as providing guidance and support to the EUSA Office and EUSA Technical Delegates (TDs) on matters related to the organisation and delivery of sporting competitions.

A key part of the discussions focused on the approach to introducing new sports into the EUSA programme in 2027, with particular attention given to Athletics, Swimming and Powerlifting. Members also exchanged views on potential new sports that could be considered for inclusion in the programme of the upcoming  European Universities Winter Games 2028 in Erzurum, Turkiye.

The meeting provided an opportunity to review future sporting opportunities and consider how the EUSA competition programme can continue to evolve, ensuring the continued development and diversity of university sport across Europe.