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FOR THE ATTENTION OF THE: National Authority in charge of the National University Sports Federation FROM: Oleg Matytsin – FISU President Eric Saintrond – FISU Secretary General/CEO Lausanne, 16 September 2020 Ref: SG/ESA-OMA.PSO/2020-70351 Re: Celebration of the International Day of University Sport (IDUS) Your Excellency, We are writing on the occasion of the upcoming International Day of University Sport proclaimed by UNESCO to be celebrated annually on 20 September. This initiative was proposed by the International University Sports Federation (FISU) as a platform to exchange ideas, developments, challenges and opportunities within and through university sport on a worldwide level. This year we have encouraged the Ministries and National Olympic Committees as well as all the university community together with FISU members to celebrate this day based on tailor-made events (online and/or offline) according to the safety regulations put in place by their respective government to face the COVID-19 pandemic. We clearly understand that according to the educational systems and the academic calendar, the date of 20 September does not always correspond to the start of the semester. Nevertheless, we are convinced that events may be organised on other dates of the same month. FISU is persuaded that encouraging the world university community to practice sports on a regular basis will bring enormous benefits for the health and the well-being of the future generations. We thank you for your kind cooperation in order to support your National University Sports Federation in realisation of this important initiative. May you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the FISU Education & Development Department at [email protected]. Sincerely, Oleg Matytsin Eric Saintrond FISU President FISU Secretary General/CEO Copy: FISU Education & Development Department