BUAP announces Universiada 2026 sports competition

The Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla (BUAP) has launched the call for entries for the Universiada 2026. The competition is designed for both higher education and upper secondary level students.

The sporting event is scheduled to take place from October 26 to November 28 at the Complejo Deportivo y de Alto Rendimiento in Ciudad Universitaria. The opening ceremony will be held on October 27 at the Arena Ignacio Manuel Altamirano.

Disciplines for higher education levels include chess, athletics, badminton, basketball, baseball, boxing, climbing, fencing, football, gymnastics, handball, judo, karate, kickboxing, weightlifting, wrestling, swimming, padel, powerlifting, rugby, taekwondo, tennis, table tennis, archery, triathlon, and volleyball. Upper secondary levels will compete in chess, athletics, basketball, baseball, football, handball, swimming, archery, and volleyball.