# 2007 Summer Universiade

The 2007 Summer Universiade officially known as the XXIV Summer Universiade and commonly known as Bangkok Universiade, was an international multi-sport for university athletes that took place from 8 to 18 August 2007 in Bangkok, Thailand, with preliminary events in some sports beginning on 7 August. Bangkok also hosted the Asian Games in 1966, 1970, 1978 and 1998.

## Bidding process

In August 2003, FISU officially confirmed five candidate cities:
* Bangkok, Thailand
* Kaohsiung, Chinese Taipei
* Monterrey, Mexico
* Poznań, Poland
* Saskatoon, Canada
Bangkok, Saskatoon, Poznań, Kaohsiung and Monterrey were the five candidate cities. However, Saskatoon Bid was withdrawn.

### Bangkok's bid
## Visual Identity
### Mascot

The official mascot of the 2007 Summer Universiade is a rabbit named Mighty Mai-Tri.The name of this mascot not only suggests power and friendship but it also corresponds to the Year of the Rabbit, which is the lunar year of King Bhumibol's birth. The rabbit is a symbol of agility, intelligence, gentleness, and welcomes athletes of all nations. With a smile and friendship His appearance, color, and mannerism express humility. Which is one of the uniqueness of Thai's very long established culture.

### Slogan

The slogan for the 24th Summer Universiade is, "All Become One", suggesting the unity of people of all races and religions from 150 countries.

### Logo

The logo itself consists of 5 line colors arranged in a U shape, which is derived from the word Universiade is comparable to the lines of experience transmission. The exchange of knowledge and culture between representatives and athletes from universities from 5 continents around the world all in one. Connected into a golden yellow bird patterned symbol. Which is the identity of the Thai nation Filled with joy and pride to be honored as the center of transmission and exchange of cultures.

## Venues

| Provinces | Venues | Stadiums | Sports |
| Bangkok | Kasetsart University | Insee Chantarasatit Stadium | Football |
| Bangkok | Ramkhamhaeng University | Ramkhamhaeng University Stadium | Football |
| Bangkok | Royal Thai Army | Thai Army Sports Stadium | Football |
| Bangkok | Sports Authority of Thailand | Clay Target Range | Shooting |
| Bangkok | Sports Authority of Thailand | Indoor Stadium Huamark | Volleyball |
| Bangkok | Sports Authority of Thailand | Rajamangala Stadium | Football |
| Bangkok | Sports Authority of Thailand | Shooting Range | Shooting |
| Bangkok | Thailand National Stadium | Supachalasai Stadium | Football |
| Bangkok | Thailand National Stadium | Nimibutr Stadium | Basketball |
| Bangkok | Thai-Japanese Stadium | Gymnasium 1 | Basketball |
| Bangkok | Thai-Japanese Stadium | Gymnasium 2 | Volleyball |
| Nakhon Nayok | Srinakharinwirot University | Aquatic Stadium | Water Polo |
| Nakhon Nayok | Srinakharinwirot University | Gymnasium 1 | Basketball |
| Nakhon Nayok | Srinakharinwirot University | Srinakharinwirot University Stadium | Football |
| Nakhon Nayok | Srinakharinwirot University | Softball Stadium | Softball |
| Nakhon Nayok | Ongkharak | Watermill Golf & Gardens | Golf |
| Nonthaburi | IMPACT Arena Muang Thong Thani | Arena Hall | Artistic Gymnastics |
| Nonthaburi | IMPACT Arena Muang Thong Thani | Arena Hall | Rhythmic Gymnastics |
| Nonthaburi | IMPACT Arena Muang Thong Thani | Hall 2 | Volleyball |
| Nonthaburi | IMPACT Arena Muang Thong Thani | Hall 5−6 | Table Tennis |
| Nonthaburi | IMPACT Arena Muang Thong Thani | Hall 7−8 | Fencing |
| Nonthaburi | Lawn Tennis Association of Thailand | The National Tennis Development Center | Tennis |
| Pathum Thani | Bangkok University | Bangkok University Stadium | Football |
| Pathum Thani | Pathum Thani | Chiang Rak Noi−Chiang Rak Yai Road | Athletics (Marathon) |
| Pathum Thani | Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi | RMUTT Satadium | Football |
| Pathum Thani | Thammasat University | Aquatic Center | Diving |
| Pathum Thani | Thammasat University | Gymnasium 1−Hall 1 | Basketball |
| Pathum Thani | Thammasat University | Gymnasium 1−Hall 3 | Volleyball |
| Pathum Thani | Thammasat University | Gymnasium 2 | Badminton |
| Pathum Thani | Thammasat University | Gymnasium 4 | Judo |
| Pathum Thani | Thammasat University | Gymnasium 6 | Taekwondo |
| Pathum Thani | Thammasat University | Thammasat Stadium | Athletics |
| Pathum Thani | Thammasat University | Softball Field | Softball |
| Pathum Thani | Thammasat University | Swimming Pool | Swimming |
| Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya | Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya | Ayutthaya Historical Park | Athletics (Walk) |
| Samut Prakan | Assumption University | John Paul II Sports Center | Volleyball |

## Calendar

| ● | Opening Ceremony | ● | Competitions | ● | Finals | ● | Closing Ceremony |
| August | August | 08 | 09 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | Total |
| Ceremonies | Ceremonies | ● | | | | | | | | | | ● | |
| Aquatics – Diving | Aquatics – Diving | | | | | | | | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 12 |
| Aquatics – Swimming | Aquatics – Swimming | | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 8 | | | | | 40 |
| Aquatics – Water polo | Aquatics – Water polo | | | | | | | | | | 1 | | 1 |
| Athletics | Athletics | | 4 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | | | | | 46 |
| Badminton | Badminton | | | | 1 | | | | 5 | | | | 6 |
| Basketball | Basketball | | | | | | | | | | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Fencing | Fencing | | | | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | | | 12 |
| Football | Football | | | | | | | | | | 2 | | 2 |
| Golf | Golf | | | | | | | | | | 4 | | 4 |
| Gymnastics – Artistic | Gymnastics – Artistic | | 1 | 1 | 2 | 10 | | | | | | | 14 |
| Gymnastics – Rhythmic | Gymnastics – Rhythmic | | | | | | | | | 2 | 6 | | 8 |
| Judo | Judo | | | | | | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | | 18 |
| Shooting | Shooting | | | 4 | 12 | 12 | 12 | | | | | | 40 |
| Softball | Softball | | | | | | | | | | 1 | | 1 |
| Table tennis | Table tennis | | | | | | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | | | 7 |
| Taekwondo | Taekwondo | | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | | | | | | 16 |
| Tennis | Tennis | | | | | | | | 2 | 3 | | | 5 |
| Volleyball | Volleyball | | | | | | | | | | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Total Gold Medals | Total Gold Medals | | 15 | 21 | 35 | 42 | 38 | 25 | 16 | 14 | 22 | 8 | 236 |

## Sports

* Aquatics
** Diving (12) (details)
** Swimming (40) (details)
** Water polo (1) (details)
* Athletics (46) (details)
* Badminton (6) (details)
* Basketball (2) (details)
* Fencing (12) (details)
* Football (2) (details)
* Golf (4) (details)
* Gymnastics (details)
** Artistic gymnastics (14)
** Rhythmic gymnastics (8)
* Judo (18) (details)
* Shooting (40) (details)
* Softball (1) (details)
* Table tennis (7) (details)
* Taekwondo (16) (details)
* Tennis (5) (details)
* Volleyball (2) (details)

## Medal table

* Host nation (Thailand)
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
| 1 | China (CHN) | 33 | 31 | 28 | 92 |
| 2 | Russia (RUS) | 28 | 28 | 39 | 95 |
| 3 | Ukraine (UKR) | 28 | 22 | 18 | 68 |
| 4 | Japan (JPN) | 19 | 15 | 22 | 56 |
| 5 | South Korea (KOR) | 15 | 18 | 18 | 51 |
| 6 | Thailand (THA)* | 13 | 7 | 10 | 30 |
| 7 | Germany (GER) | 11 | 5 | 9 | 25 |
| 8 | United States (USA) | 10 | 11 | 15 | 36 |
| 9 | Chinese Taipei (TPE) | 7 | 9 | 13 | 29 |
| 10 | Italy (ITA) | 6 | 6 | 9 | 21 |
| 11 | Kazakhstan (KAZ) | 5 | 4 | 7 | 16 |
| 12 | Canada (CAN) | 5 | 3 | 8 | 16 |
| 13 | Mexico (MEX) | 4 | 3 | 5 | 12 |
| 14 | Iran (IRI) | 4 | 1 | 4 | 9 |
| 15 | Australia (AUS) | 3 | 5 | 3 | 11 |
| 16 | Belarus (BLR) | 3 | 4 | 6 | 13 |
| 17 | Turkey (TUR) | 3 | 3 | 4 | 10 |
| 18 | Austria (AUT) | 3 | 2 | 3 | 8 |
| 19 | Poland (POL) | 2 | 5 | 9 | 16 |
| 20 | Hungary (HUN) | 2 | 3 | 1 | 6 |
| 21 | North Korea (PRK) | 2 | 1 | 4 | 7 |
| 22 | Czech Republic (CZE) | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| 23 | Morocco (MAR) | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 24 | Lithuania (LIT) | 2 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| 25 | Switzerland (SUI) | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| 26 | Finland (FIN) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 27 | France (FRA) | 1 | 6 | 7 | 14 |
| 28 | Great Britain (GBR) | 1 | 4 | 5 | 10 |
| 29 | Brazil (BRA) | 1 | 3 | 6 | 10 |
| 30 | Romania (ROM) | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| 30 | Slovakia (SVK) | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| 32 | South Africa (RSA) | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| 33 | Cyprus (CYP) | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 33 | Ireland (IRL) | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 35 | Latvia (LAT) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 35 | Slovenia (SLO) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 37 | Egypt (EGY) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 37 | Mongolia (MGL) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 37 | Portugal (POR) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 40 | Algeria (ALG) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 40 | Cuba (CUB) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 40 | Georgia (GEO) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 40 | India (IND) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 40 | Uzbekistan (UZB) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 45 | Azerbaijan (AZE) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 45 | Bulgaria (BUL) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 45 | Montenegro (MNE) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 48 | Spain (ESP) | 0 | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| 49 | Serbia (SRB) | 0 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| 50 | Croatia (CRO) | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 51 | Belgium (BEL) | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 52 | Estonia (EST) | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 52 | Uganda (UGA) | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 54 | Cameroon (CMR) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 54 | Israel (ISR) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 54 | Kenya (KEN) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 54 | Malaysia (MAS) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 54 | Mozambique (MOZ) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 54 | New Zealand (NZL) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 60 | Armenia (ARM) | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 60 | Indonesia (INA) | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 62 | Moldova (MDA) | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 63 | Greece (GRE) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 63 | Netherlands (NED) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 63 | Philippines (PHI) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 63 | Puerto Rico (PUR) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 63 | Vietnam (VIE) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Totals (67 entries) | Totals (67 entries) | 237 | 236 | 293 | 766 |