USSA News USSA congratulate FISU President Matytsin on Sports Minister appointment University Sport South Africa (USSA) are thrilled on the appointment of FISU President Oleg Matytsin as the new Sports Minister of the Russian Federation. Matytsin who is serving his second term as FISU President, was first elected as President in 2015 and has been thriving in the position. “Since Matytsin’s election as President, FISU has successfully delivered Summer and Winter World University Games (formerly known as Universiades) in Taipei and Almaty in 2017, and in Naples and Krasnoyarsk in 2019. FISU’s flagship event also has a bright future, with hosts already having been secured for 2021 and 2023, where preparations are well underway,” FISU said. USSA wishes President Matytsin all the best as he takes up a role in the Russian Federation office as their Sports Minister, may the journey ahead be one to remember! Posted by Kimara Singh on 2020-01-23. Source: https://www.fisu.net/news/fisu-proud-of-president-s-appointment-as-russian-sports-minister