In nearly one month I will be boarding a plane on my way to South Korea for the 28th Summer Universiade. In February, I was chosen along with 11 other aspiring sports journalists from around the world to take part in the Young Reporter's Programme through the International Federation of University Sport. The program will train us on how to cover a large international multi-sport event. The Universiade is the second largest only to the Olympics, it's also where many athletes get their start on the international stage subsequently progressing to the Olympics.
As the only Canadian selected for the programme I can't wait to get started and represent my country. I hope by writing for FISU and covering the games I can bring more attention to the Universiade. In Canada it has a relatively low-profile despite it being a major event that draws around 10,000 athletes from nearly every corner of the world. Through my coverage I am hoping to change this. For many athletes having the chance to perform on the international stage is a thrilling, once-in-a-life-time opportunity. It's a chance that may not come around again. For the students chosen for the Universiade men's soccer team the journey got that much harder this year. The Canadian Soccer Association chose not to sanction the event and as a result those chosen must pay their own way - nearly $4,000 - for flight, accommodation and meals. Athletes are having to turn to crowdfunding websites to get the money. It's a steep price for a university student to pay. Below are a few of the men's soccer players trying to raise money for their trip.
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