In the spirit of strengthening the international and sports relations of Széchenyi István University, the U20 ice hockey team of Ingolstadt, the twin city of Győr, visited the institution. The young sportsmen and sportswomen got to know the modern infrastructure of the University of Győr and the diverse opportunities it offers.

The Audi-supported U20 youth ice hockey team from Ingolstadt, Germany visited Széchenyi István University. The athletes took part in a campus tour, where they discovered the modern infrastructure and academic environment of the institution, as well as the varied and high-quality study opportunities it offers. The staff of the International Programmes and Alumni Centre also presented the university and the very close cooperation with Audi Hungaria, which goes back several decades. They also had the opportunity to get a brief taste of student life, as they were able to take part in the ongoing Freshers' Week events.

The Ingolstadt U20 ice hockey team at the main entrance of the Új Tudástér (New Knowledge Space) building of Széchenyi István University (Photo: András Adorján) 

"This visit is an excellent opportunity to further strengthen our relationship and promote cultural cooperation between our communities. The doors of our institution are open to young talent from Ingolstadt. Whether it's for a bachelor or master's programme in English, longer exchanges or short-term programmes, Széchenyi University offers them a wide range of opportunities."– Márta Mészáros Head of the International Programmes and Alumni Centre said.

The visit of the team from Ingolstadt is significant for several reasons. In addition to the importance of the twin cities meeting, the presence of German young people is also crucial for Széchenyi University, which could be the start of a fruitful cooperation in education and sports relations. The Győr-based institution is home to numerous sporting successes, is committed to sport and healthy lifestyle, and is working innovatively to continuously expand its wide-ranging international relations.

The young athletes attended a presentation where they learned about the opportunities offered by the university (Photo: András Adorján) 

"Our university is known for its modern and practice-oriented academic knowledge, so we can offer exciting opportunities for everyone on the international stage. The collaboration with Audi, a global leader in the automotive industry, is a testament to our commitment to progress. In addition, Audi's support for sports teams fits perfectly with the sport-focused approach of our institution."– added Mészáros Márta.

Besides the university, the juniors from Ingolstadt could also visit the Nemak Ice Hall in Győr, where they played twice against the UNI Győr ETO HC U21 team. Both matches were exciting battles and resulted in away wins: the German youngsters returned home with a 4-3 and 4-2 victory.