2016 World University Cycling Championship

2016 World University Cycling Championship
VenueTagaytay, Philippines
Date(s) (2016-03-17 - 2016-03-20)March 17–20, 2016
Nations participating16
Cyclists participating120
Events8
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The 2016 World University Cycling Championship was the 7th edition of the World University Cycling Championship. The tournament was hosted by the Federation of School Sports Association of the Philippines (FESSAP), sponsored by the International University Sports Federation (FISU) and sanctioned by the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI). The championship proper took place in Tagaytay, Philippines from March 17–20, 2016 with the opening ceremonies held on March 16.[1][2] It is the first FISU World University Cycling Championship to be held outside of Europe and the first in Asia.[3][4]

  1. ^ Co, Chris (January 18, 2016). "World University Cycling Championship gagawin sa Pinas (World University Cycling Championship to be held in the Philippines)". Pilipino Star Ngayon. Archived from the original on March 27, 2016. Retrieved January 18, 2016.
  2. ^ "Competition Schedule". World University Cycling Championship 2016. Retrieved 17 March 2016.
  3. ^ "FISU Executive Committee Meeting in Gwangju – Day 2". Gwangju: FISU. 17 October 2014. Retrieved 6 July 2015. An update of the situation in 2016 was also presented with the confirmation of the WUC cycling in Tagaytay (PHI).[permanent dead link]
  4. ^ "FISU 2016 Calendar" (PDF). FISU. Archived from the original (PDF) on 6 July 2015. Retrieved 6 July 2015.