European Universities Games
Salerno 2026
July 18 - August 1

Interview with Francesco Paolo Adorno: The University’s Delegate for Sports Policies

Medals and competition are just part of what EUG Salerno 2026 has to offer. The event is also an opportunity to bring together elite sporting competition and the scientific and educational mission of the University of Salerno.

Francesco Paolo Adorno, the University’s Delegate for Sports Policies, serves as the link between these two worlds. During the Games, the University of Salerno has organized twelve thematic panels in which its various departments will highlight the importance of combining sport with academic study.

“We have organized a series of thematic panels covering a wide range of topics related to sport. The subjects are quite diverse, ranging from the relationship between sport and physical and mental well-being, to healthy nutrition, and the opportunities offered by the dual career pathway. We will also discuss the connections between well-being, lifestyle, nutrition, and sport”.

The large number of student-athletes taking part in EUG Salerno 2026, together with the high technical standard of the competitions, demonstrates how, across Europe, academic excellence and sporting performance can successfully go hand in hand.

“Sport is becoming increasingly important within universities, and the University of Salerno is also developing in this direction. It is a complex process from a regulatory, administrative, and bureaucratic standpoint, but it is a challenge we are determined to embrace. Our goal is to enable student-athletes to pursue a high-quality university education without having to give up their sporting careers. The University of Salerno boasts a sports complex that is second to none in Italy, featuring swimming pools, tennis courts, padel courts, indoor arenas, and state-of-the-art facilities. We must make the best possible use of these resources to ensure that our students remain competitive both academically and in sport. One of the most valuable legacies of EUG Salerno 2026 will be the opportunity to adapt the University’s regulations to fully support the student-athlete dual career pathway”.