2021 Winter Universiade falls victim to omnicron variantThe 2021 Winter Universiade was cancelled as the result of restrictions stemming from concerns over the omnicron variant of Covid-19. The newly announced restrictions were the final nail in the coffin for a sporting event that had already been postponed once as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.Lucerne 2021 opening ceremony closed off to spectatorsThe opening ceremony for the Lucerne 2021 Winter Universiade will be held as a non-ticketed event with a public screening area set up in lieu of spectators being allowed inside the venue.USOPC requires COVID-19 vaccinations for Team USA delegation at Beijing 2022The organization said the mandatory vaccinations would “allow us to restore consistency in planning, preparation and optimal service to athletes”.Paris 2024 Sponsorships on Target - Sponsor SpotlightAlso: Tissot a gold partner for Lucerne 2021; Important partnership for Mediterranean GamesLucerne 2021 Winter Universiade to be held in December 20212021 Winter Universiade on Hold(ATR) Lucerne 2021 the latest sporting event to be postponed by coronavirus pandemic.FISU and Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union ink three-year distribution deal