Changchun 2027 Winter Universiade flame lit in Turin

The flame for the 2027 Winter Universiade was officially lit in Turin, Italy, on October 8, marking the start of its journey toward Changchun, China. The ceremony, held at the University of Turin, utilized a torch from the inaugural 1959 Universiade to light the cauldron.

Changchun Mayor Gu Gang and International University Sports Federation (FISU) President Leonz Eder participated in the lighting. Following the ceremony, the flame was carried through the city, passing landmarks such as the Egyptian Museum and arriving at the Polytechnic University of Turin for safekeeping.

The 33rd FISU World University Games Winter are scheduled to take place from January 15 to 25, 2027, in Changchun and the neighboring city of Jilin. Organizers expressed confidence that the event will attract record numbers of participating delegations and serve as a bridge for cultural exchange between the East and West.