As the countdown begins for India at 2025 FISU World University Games, the contingent is preparing for a busy and competitive calendar.
With participation in 8 sports and a total of 182 athletes, India is aiming to build on its historic medal run in 2023 and mark another successful campaign on the global university sports stage.
Held between July 16–27, the Games will feature 234 medal events across 18 sports, with India participating in:
•Archery: 12 athletes (8 Men, 4 Women)
•Athletics: 95 athletes (49 Men, 46 Women)
•Badminton: 12 athletes (6 Men, 6 Women)
•Basketball (3×3 & 5×5): 29 athletes (17 Men, 12 Women)
•Beach Volleyball: 4 athletes (2 Men, 2 Women)
•Tennis: 8 athletes (5 Men, 3 Women)
•Table Tennis: 10 athletes (5 Men, 5 Women)
•Volleyball (Indoor): 12 athletes (Women’s team)
Let’s take a look at India’s broad day-by-day schedule based on event timelines:
July 16 (Wednesday)
🎉 Opening Ceremony
•The Games officially kick off with the opening ceremony. No competitive events for India on Day 1.
July 17 (Thursday)
🏸 Badminton (Starts)
🏐 Basketball (5×5) – Men & Women Group Stage Begins
🏖 Beach Volleyball – India’s men’s and women’s pairs in action
A busy opening day for Indian teams in racquet and team sports. Badminton individual and doubles draws begin; India’s basketball squads start their campaign in group stages.
July 18 (Friday)
🏸 Badminton – Continued
🏀 Basketball – Group Matches
🏖 Beach Volleyball – Preliminary Round
🎾 Tennis – Singles and Doubles First Rounds
🏓 Table Tennis – Singles & Mixed Doubles Begin
India’s tennis and table tennis squads join the action, making it a packed day for racquet sports fans.
July 19 (Saturday)
🏸 Badminton – Knockouts Progress
🏀 Basketball – Group Matches
🏖 Beach Volleyball – Quarterfinals
🎾 Tennis – Early Rounds
🏓 Table Tennis – Team Rounds Begin
All racquet sports in full swing, while India’s 2 beach volleyball pairs aim for semifinal spots.
July 20 (Sunday)
🏹 Archery – Starts (Ranking Rounds)
🎾 Tennis – Doubles/Team Matches
🏓 Table Tennis – Quarterfinals
🏀 Basketball – Final Group Matches
🏐 Volleyball (Women) – Group Stage Opens
India’s archers begin their competition with individual and team ranking rounds. Volleyball group matches begin with India’s women’s team.
July 21 (Monday)
🏹 Archery – Eliminations Begin
🎾 Tennis – Quarterfinals
🏓 Table Tennis – Semifinals
🏀 Basketball – Possible Quarterfinals
🏐 Volleyball – Group Stage
Expect medal action from table tennis and tennis, as well as crucial knockouts for basketball teams.
July 22 (Tuesday)
🏹 Archery – Medal Rounds
🏐 Volleyball – Group Matches
🎾 Tennis – Semifinals
🏓 Table Tennis – Finals (Singles/Doubles)
🏀 Basketball – Semifinals
India may begin its medal count with possible podiums in archery, table tennis, and tennis.
July 23 (Wednesday)
🏃 Athletics – Day 1 (Heats and Qualifications Begin)
🏹 Archery – Team Finals
🏐 Volleyball – Final Group Game
🎾 Tennis – Finals
All eyes shift to track and field as athletics kicks off with sprints, jumps, and throws. Archery concludes with team finals, and tennis finals may offer medal chances.
July 24 (Thursday)
🏃 Athletics – Full Day (Heats + Finals in select events)
🏀 Basketball – Finals
🏐 Volleyball – Quarterfinals
The action heats up in athletics. India’s basketball and volleyball teams aim for deep finishes.
July 25 (Friday)
🏃 Athletics – Continued (Middle/Long Distances, Jumps, Throws)
🏐 Volleyball – Semifinals
Sprinters, hurdlers, long-distance runners and throwers all see action.
July 26 (Saturday)
🏃 Athletics – Penultimate Day
🏐 Volleyball – Medal Matches (Women’s)
Track and field medals across several disciplines, with India hoping for breakthrough moments. Volleyball medals also decided.
July 27 (Sunday)
🏃 Athletics – Final Events
🎉 Closing Ceremony
India’s athletes will take part in final relays and possibly long-distance medal races before the Games officially close.
Summary of India’s Participation Timeline:
Key Highlights to Watch for India 🇮🇳
- Athletics: India’s largest contingent (95 athletes) will look to build on 2023’s track and field success.
- Archery & Badminton: High potential in individual and team events across genders.
- Table Tennis & Tennis: With strong university players from Khelo India & SAI pathways, India hopes for deep runs.
- Basketball & Volleyball: India’s women’s volleyball team and both basketball teams get a chance to test themselves against Asia and Europe’s best.
- Beach Volleyball: Fast-paced and highly competitive — Indian pairs can surprise with tactical play.
India’s 182-member student-athlete delegation is poised for a strong showing at the 2025 FISU World University Games. With a day-by-day calendar now laid out, fans can follow Indian athletes closely across eight competitive sports. From sprints to smashes, serves to spikes India’s university sports ambitions are aligned for another breakthrough.
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