The Road to Rhine-Ruhr: UNIUSA Announces Teams for 2025 Summer World University Games
EDMONDS, WASH. – The excitement is building as UNIUSA proudly announces the teams that will represent the United States at the 2025 Summer World University Games (SWUG) in Rhine-Ruhr, Germany, from July 16-27, 2025. This prestigious international multi-sport event brings together elite student-athletes from around the world, and the United States will be well represented across a wide range of disciplines.
Representing Team USA
UNIUSA has assembled a strong delegation featuring top collegiate athletes and teams from a variety of sports associations. Here’s a look at the U.S. teams competing in Rhine-Ruhr:
Team Sports and Associations
3x3 Basketball – Sports Reach
3x3 Wheelchair Basketball – National Wheelchair Basketball Association
Archery – USA Archery
Badminton – USA Badminton
Basketball (Men’s) – Baylor University
Beach Volleyball – USA Volleyball
Diving – USA Diving
Fencing – USA Fencing
Gymnastics (Artistic & Rhythmic) – USA Gymnastics
Judo – National Collegiate Judo Association
Rowing – NCAA All-Stars (High Point University Coach)
Swimming – USA Swimming
Table Tennis – National Collegiate Table Tennis Association
Taekwondo – National Collegiate Taekwondo Association
Tennis – NCAA All-Stars (SMU Head Coach)
Track & Field – NCAA All-Stars (Andrew Dubs, Head Coach)
Volleyball (Men’s) – University of California, Irvine
Volleyball (Women’s) – University of San Diego
Water Polo (Men’s & Women’s) – UCLA
These teams and athletes will compete against the best student-athletes in the world, showcasing the strength of collegiate sports in the United States.
Women's Basketball Announcement Coming Soon
While the U.S. will send a women’s basketball team to the 2025 Summer World University Games, a separate announcement regarding their participation will be made following the conclusion of the 2025 NCAA Basketball Tournament.
Building on a Tradition of Excellence
The Summer World University Games have long served as a stepping stone for future Olympians and professional athletes. With top-tier coaching and support from national governing bodies and collegiate programs, UniUSA is poised to make a strong impact in Rhine-Ruhr.
Stay tuned for more updates as we count down to the 2025 Summer World University Games!
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