On November 16th, Sven Serré, President of Badminton Europe, joined distinguished guests at the Palais Liechtenstein in Vienna, Austria, for the European University Sports Association’s (EUSA) 25th-anniversary celebration. The Gala marked a significant milestone for EUSA, founded in Vienna in 1999, with awards, cultural performances, and reflections on 25 years of promoting university sports across Europe.

(left: EUSA Secretary General; Matjaž Pečovnik, Middle: Badminton Europe President; Sven Serré, Right: EUSA PRESIDENT; Adam Roczek)

Badminton with EUSA for 20 years

This event also spotlighted the history of European University Badminton, which debuted 20 years ago at the EUSA Championships 2004 in Krakow, Poland, from September 23-26. Since then, badminton has remained a key component of the EUSA program, reflecting its growth in popularity and prestige.

EUSA Badminton Championships 2025

Looking ahead, the next EUSA Badminton Championship is set to take place in Madrid, Spain, from June 22-28, 2025. This event will continue to showcase the skill and spirit of university athletes in one of Europe's most dynamic sports.

Badminton Europe is proud to support EUSA's legacy of fostering excellence and collaboration in sports and celebrates the vital role of badminton in this journey.