The 2019 winter Universiade was held in Krasnoyarsk from March 2 to 12. Russia hosted the winter Student games for the first time in its history. About 3,000 sports delegates from 58 countries came to Krasnoyarsk.
76 sets of awards were awarded in 11 sports: biathlon, cross-country skiing, ice hockey, Alpine skiing, Curling, snowboard, figure skating, short track, freestyle skiing, ski orienteering, and bandy.
The Russian Federation became the leader of the overall medal standings at the end of the competition, winning 112 medals, including 41 gold.