University Sports Association of Poland
Akademicki Związek Sportowy | |
| Abbreviation | AZS |
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| Formation | May 15, 1909 |
| Founder | Wacław Majewski |
| Founded at | Collegium Novum, Jagiellonian University, Kraków |
| Type | Students' sport organization |
Region served | Poland |
| Membership | 50,000+ (2007) |
| Website | www |
The Academic Sports Association (Polish: Akademicki Związek Sportowy, AZS) is a mass students’ sport organization, one of the biggest sports associations in Poland. Its main objectives are the development of physical education, the promotion of a healthy lifestyle and physical activities among Polish youth.
Currently, AZS has around 50,000 members, students of around 200 colleges across Poland. Students, associated with the organisation, can practice various kinds of sports as amateurs and as professionals. AZS sportspersons make up around 25% of members of Polish national teams; they are represented in all major sports events across the world, including the Olympic Games.