Sports Day
Under the slogan “Olympics and Paralympics”, we celebrate the day of sport at the UPV on March 26 with activities to highlight sport as a promoter for a more just, supportive and sustainable world.
Inclusive sports
Learn about the inclusive sports modalities that take place at the UPV.
Come to the indicated times and try these sports, see the added effort that sports practice entails for people with disabilities.
- 15.30-16.30A BALL. Pavilion
- 17.00-18.30BDI. Pavilion
- 16.30-18.30CYCLING. Athletic track
- 13.30-15.00TENNIS. Tennis court
Olympic sports schools
Try the Olympic sports modalities that you can practice in the UPV sports schools. Free access for the entire university community.
- 12.30-13.30AIKIDO. Soft tatami
- 13.00-14.30KARATE. Hard tatami
- 13.00-14.00BEACH VOLLEY (initiation). Beach volleyball court
- 15.30-17.00CLIMBING (initiation). Pavilion
- 18.30-20.00JUDO. Soft tatami
- 20.00-21.30TAEKWONDO. Hard tatami
UPV Olympic Honorary Athletes
The UPV annually highlights an athlete for his or her contribution to the dissemination of human values through sport and special impact on society for development and peace.
Among our Honorary Athletes are the following Olympians.
Learn more about his career.
2006 Abel Anton
2007 Gómez Noya
2009 Isabel Fernandez
2010 Juan Mata
2011 Victor Claver
2012 Sugoi Uriarte
2014 David Casinos
2015 Amaya Valdemoro
2016 Laura Gomez
2019 David Ferrer
Sport has the power to align our passion, energy and enthusiasm around a collective cause. And that is precisely where hope can be nurtured and confidence restored. Harnessing the tremendous power of sport to help build a better, more sustainable future for all is in our collective interest.”
-Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, Amina J. Mohammed
