Luxembourg Institute for High Performance in Sports
About us

The LIHPS provides specialised support services for Luxembourg's elite athletes and promotes the transfer of knowledge to Luxembourg’s sport institutions to support them in their quest for excellence.
Who we are

We are a multidisciplinary team of professionals from all areas related to sports performance and support elite athletes and their coaches in their pursuit of international sporting success.
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News and Events
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The LIHPS is looking for a sports scientist with a specialisation in biomechanics
The LIHPS is looking for a sports scientist with a specialisation in biomechanics (m/f)! Interested candidates are invited to send their applications with CV, cover letter and copies of certificates and diplomas by 24 June 2022!
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Zoom on carbohydrates (CHO): different types and effects
There is consensus among sports nutritionists about the benefits of carbohydrates (CHO) in sport. But types of CHO and the associated terminology are complex and often confusing. Let’s take a closer look at some terms related to CHO, glycaemic index, […]
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Protein and muscle conditioning in athletes – Prof Luc van Loon – 27 April
This is an invitation to our next lecture on 27 April at 17:30 at d’Coque. The lecture is free to attend and no registration is required. There will be no livestream available this time. Luc van Loon is a Professor of Physiology of Exercise […]
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The role of sleep in recovery of athletes – Dr Mathieu Nédélec – 24 February
This is an invitation to our next lecture on 24 February at 17:30 at d’Coque followed by a workshop for coaches. The lecture is free to attend and no registration is required. Attendance is limited to 100 participants on a first-come, first-served basis. For those […]