Tenth anniversary of the WUM Sports and Rehabilitation Center

Two women stand by a table and cut an anniversary cake labeled “10 lat CSR WUM”. The woman on the right holds a knife and cuts the cake, while the woman on the left stands next to her. A metal bucket stands beside the table. Silver balloons and a green plant wall are in the background.

We celebrated the 10th anniversary of the WUM Sports and Rehabilitation Center (CSR WUM). The event was combined with the annual celebration of Children's Day. Numerous attractions were prepared for the guests, including: family swimming competitions, a water obstacle course, an anniversary cake and yoga classes.

Swimming competition

The event began with a swimming competition in which about 200 participants took part. Children and adolescents could compete individually or in a relay with one of their parents. Younger swimmers (up to 9 years old) competed at a distance of 25 m. Older ones swam 50 m. Relay – 2 x25 m. The style was unrestricted. Family relays were the most popular and, like last year, turned out to be a hit of the competition. All swimmers received medals and diplomas – after all, participation is the most important thing.

Anniversary Celebration

The anniversary celebration began after the sports part. Dr Justyna Teliga-Czajkowska, the representative of the University authorities and the Vice Dean for Midwifery at the Faculty for Health Sciences, spoke about how CSR had changed over the past 10 years.

"Today, the WUM Sports and Rehabilitation Center is primarily an Olympic-size swimming pool. In 2016, the year the centre was opened, it was used by about 600 people per day. Now 1200 people, amateurs and athletes swim here every day. Numerous competitions are held, including swimming competitions ranked as European championships – in water rescue, Polish Championships in swimming, Polish Championships in waterpolo. Although 10 years have passed, it is still the most modern facility in the capital," emphasized the Vice Dean.

What other roles does the Centre play? It is a place where physiotherapy is taught, with 600 students using specialist rooms every academic year. It also conducts numerous studies, for example in the field of the biomechanics of movement. In addition, physical education classes are held for Year 1 students of all faculties – that's about 2,000 people. There is also a unique climbing wall, actually two of them: an indoor one and an outdoor one. The first Polish para-climbing championships were held there.

Acknowledgements and diplomas

The CSR anniversary celebration was a great opportunity to present commemorative diplomas. Such a diploma was received by Grażyna Rabsztyn – an Olympic athlete, multiple world record holder, and current (!) Polish record holder in the 100-meter hurdles (with a time of 12.36 s). From 2009 to 2019, the director of the Center for Olympic Education of the Polish Olympic Committee (POC). From 2018 to 2023 – the chairwoman of the POC Women's Sport Committee. A commemorative diploma with thanks was also received by members of Andrzej Kraśnicki's family – Anna Dzikowska-Kraśnicka with her daughters. Andrzej Kraśnicki (whose commemorative plaque is in the CSR) was a sports activist, the president of the Polish Olympic Committee in 2010-2023, as well as a friend of our university. It was thanks to his support that the CSR project was implemented. The Centre would not have been opened without the involvement of Prof. Marek Krawczyk, the Rector of the WUM in the years 2008-2016, who was a guest of honor at the anniversary celebrations. Diplomas with thanks were awarded by Karolina Skinder, the Head of the CSR WUM.

At the end of the official part, a magnificent anniversary cake was brought out for the youngest guests. Afterwards, you could also use various attractions such as a photo booth, a water obstacle course or cotton candy. Stretching and strengthening yoga classes were held in the CSR dance room. The classes were led by certified instructor Alina Stasiak.

In addition to the above-mentioned hosts and guests, the anniversary was also attended by Prof. Agnieszka Mielczarek, the Dean of the Faculty of Dental Medicine, Dr Marta Kijak-Bloch, the Chancellor of the Medical University of Warsaw, Adam Dubiel – an athlete of AZS-AWF Warsaw, member of the WOPR (volunteer water rescue service) Sports Committee, Andrzej Dziedzic, the co-founder and President of the Palestra Pływania Foundation, Marek Rocki, the President of the Main Board of AZS in 2003-2016, a member of the Council of the Polish Rectors Foundation, Patryk Znamirowski, a Vice-chairman of the Prevention Committee and spokesman of the WOPR.

Women and men dive from starting blocks into a swimming pool during a competition. The participants wear swimsuits and are positioned above lanes marked with red dividers. Other people stand around and watch from the poolside and upper level.

Medals lie on a dark surface. Each medal has a blue ribbon and the text “Dzień Dziecka Zawody Pływackie 2026” along with an illustration of children.

A group of people stands in front of a photo booth. Adults and children face the device taking a picture. One person holds decorative glasses in hand, and a child wears a hat with a feather. A printer and a bright interior are visible in the background.

People swim in a pool along lanes marked with yellow dividers. In the center of the pool, a large inflatable water structure holds children sitting on it. Other participants and caregivers stand or sit by the poolside watching the event.

A group of people sits on chairs in a room taking part in an event. Some individuals hold documents or phones in their hands. In the background, more people stand, and coat racks with bags and gray walls are visible.

Two women stand facing each other. The woman on the left holds a large bouquet of flowers and a card, while the woman on the right gestures with both hands during the conversation. A green plant wall and white-and-blue balloons are in the background.

A man stands by a green plant wall and speaks to the audience. The man holds a microphone in one hand and a book or notebook in the other. Silver balloons forming the word “CSR” are placed beside him.

A woman and a man stand facing each other and shake hands. The woman holds a microphone in her hand, and the man holds a folder and a bag. A green plant wall and decorative balloons can be seen in the background.

Two people stand facing each other near a green plant wall. The person on the left holds a blue folder and has a bag over the shoulder, while the person on the right holds a microphone. Silver balloons and a bright interior are visible in the background.

Two people stand next to each other and converse. The person on the left holds a blue folder and documents, while the person on the right holds a microphone. A bouquet of flowers is in the foreground, and a green plant wall with decorative balloons is in the background.

Two people stand facing each other and talk. The person on the left holds a blue folder with a visible university emblem, while the person on the right holds a microphone. A green plant wall and silver balloons are in the background.

Two individuals stand facing each other near a green plant wall. The person on the left holds a document, while the person on the right holds a microphone and a folder. White, blue, and silver balloons are visible in the background.

Two individuals stand next to each other in front of a green plant wall. The person on the right holds a microphone and documents, while the person on the left holds a sheet of paper. An audience is seated in the background, with some people holding documents.

Two individuals stand in the middle of a room and exchange a document. The person on the right holds a microphone and a paper, while the person on the left receives the document. An audience sits on chairs in front of them, and a green plant wall with silver balloons forming the word “CSR” is visible in the background.

Several people stand around a table with a large cake labeled “10 lat CSR WUM.” Children pass a slice of cake on a plate, while adults serve additional portions using spatulas and plates. Plastic utensils, napkins, and a metal bucket are placed on the table. Other attendees stand in the background watching the scene.