World Aquatics began construction of its new global headquarters in Budapest on October 7, 2025, consolidating administrative offices, an elite training centre, and athlete accommodation into a 20,000-square-metre complex. Approved at the 2023 General Congress and operating partially from Budapest since 2024, the move from Lausanne aims to modernize governance, enhance efficiency, and promote international cooperation. The headquarters, scheduled for completion by mid-2028, will also serve as a hub for athletes, coaches, and officials, reinforcing Budapest's status as a centre for aquatic sports.

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced the Young Reporters Programme for the Youth Olympic Games (YOG) Dakar 2026. Sixteen aspiring sports journalists will receive training from Olympic media professionals. Launched in 2010, the program has trained 125 participants, with many alumni working at the Olympic Games and major media outlets. The Dakar 2026 edition will emphasize social media integration and offer training in various media formats. Participants' work will be published on official platforms, and the top reporter will receive the Steve Parry Award.

Michael Degtyarev, Minister for Sport and President of the Russian Olympic Committee, met with FISU Secretary General Matthias Remund to discuss the development of student sport in Russia and potential collaborations, including the Healthy Campus Programme. Discussions occurred amid IOC guidelines regarding Russian athletes' participation in international competitions, where Remund emphasized FISU's neutrality and adherence to IOC guidelines.

The ITA has banned Polish canoeist Remigiusz Nowaczyk for three months after he tested positive for cocaine at the FISU World University Canoe Sprint Championship in September 2022. All his results from the event have been disqualified. Moroccan breakdancer Fouad Ambelj, also known as B-boy Lil Zoo, received a four-year ban for refusing to submit to an out-of-competition sample collection in June 2024. All his results since that date have been annulled.