ADU Athletes to Compete in the World University Cross Country Championships

Ahead of the FISU World University Cross Country Championships, to be held in Cassino, Italy, on March 14–15, 2026, the UNILIG Interuniversity Cross Country Türkiye Championship, serving as the national team trials, took place on January 21, 2026, in Kuşadası.

According to the regulations of the FISU World University Cross Country Championships, athletes born between January 1, 1999, and December 31, 2006, are eligible to participate. In this context, the Türkiye Championship held in Kuşadası functioned as a national team selection event for athletes meeting the age criteria.

As a result of the competitions, three athletes from Aydın Adnan Menderes University (ADU) earned the right to represent Türkiye at the World University Cross Country Championships. The scale of the success was highlighted by the fact that 12 of the 15 medals awarded during the championship process were won by ADU athletes. In addition, ADU athletes achieved third place in Türkiye in the 3000-meter short course event and also secured third place nationally in the 2026 Türkiye Cross Championship short course category.