Last day for media accreditations for Krasnoyarsk 2019

KRASNOYARSK – The deadline to apply for media accreditation for the 29th Winter Universiade in Krasnoyarsk is here! Applications can be made until Tuesday, 15 January 2019.

Winter Universiade media operations, particularly the interconnected role that event operations, sport presentation and broadcast play together were also discussed during the technical competition meeting 

Media accreditation for the Winter Universiade 2019 is organized in two stages: submission of an application from the organisation, followed by individual forms for each representative. Television broadcasting companies may apply for nine representatives, print media has an allocation of four applications, while it is five for news agencies and online media. All information and forms are available on the Winter Universiade 2019 official . Submitted applications will be considered before 2 February 2019.

Ten press centres at the sports venues as well as press zones in the Universiade Park and the Universiade Village will be set up to help organize the work of media during the Games. Each press centre will have workplaces equipped with Wi-Fi access, reference information desks, mixed zones for interviews, press conference halls, photo positions, media stands with Internet access, lockers, and lounge zones with hot beverages and light snacks available. In addition to this, accredited journalists will have access to a special information service providing them with the latest updates on competitions, news, photos and videos.

International media representatives will be transferred from the airport or railway station to the accredited media residences in Krasnoyarsk. Where necessary, the Organising Committee will also assist in accommodation booking. It should be noted that media representatives will pay for transportation to and from Krasnoyarsk, as well as for accommodation in the Winter Universiade 2019 capital.

The Winter Universiade 2019 is expected to be covered by at least 1,000 journalists from various countries. The Universiade is the largest multi-sport event in the world for university athletes and will see more than 2000 athletes competing for 76 medals across 11 sports: Biathlon, Cross-Country Skiing, Ice Hockey, Alpine Skiing, Curling, Snowboard, Figure Skating, Short Track Speed Skating, Freestyle Skiing, Ski Orienteering, and Bandy.