July 22, 2026

EUSA 2026 Awards Ceremony held in Salerno

The European University Sports Association (EUSA) celebrated the remarkable achievements, commitment, and dedication of the university sports community at the EUSA Annual Awards Ceremony, held in Salerno, Italy, on July 19, 2026.

The event took place as part of the European Universities Games 2026, at Teatro di Ateneo, Fisciano Campus, bringing together distinguished guests, university representatives, and partners from across Europe to honour excellence, hard work, and success in university sport. 

The ceremony took place in the premises of the University of Salerno, one of the hosts of EUG 2026, providing the perfect setting for an event that celebrates the unifying power of sport, friendship, and dedication. The evening underscored EUSA’s continuous mission to elevate the profile of university sport in Europe, made possible through close cooperation with the host institution, the University of Salerno, which provided the wonderful venue for this special celebration.

The Enno Harms Fair Play Award

The Enno Harms Fair Play Award, honouring exceptional sportsmanship, was presented jointly to Portugal’s National Plan for Ethics in Sport & the European Universities Handball Championships 2025 Organising Committee for their innovative “white card” initiative in Covilha. The award was presented by EUSA Treasurer Francis Cirianni and European Fair Play Movement President Philippe Housiaux, and was accepted by Esmeralda Goncalinho, Joao Nunes, and Pedro Bernardo, representatives of the OC.