2015 Summer Universiade

2015 Summer Universiade
The 2015 Summer Universiade was a Universiade held in the city of Gwangju, South Korea. It took place from July 3 to July 14, 2015.
The event is officially known as the XXVIII Summer Universiade and also known as Gwangju 2015.
Bid selection
The cities of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Taipei, Taiwan; and Gwangju, South Korea were in initial contention for the Games.Edmonton hosted the 1974 Commonwealth Games and the 1981 Summer Universiade and all the infrastructure build for the 2 events were in use and were part of the project,who gave a big advantage,but the subprime mortgage crisis in 2008 led to city to withdraw and leave
only Gwangju and Taipei leaved at final phase. On May 23, 2009, FISU awarded the hosting rights to Gwangju.
Venues
Gwangju
Gwangju Universiade Main Stadium: ceremonies, athletics
Dongkang College Gymnasium: basketball
Yeomju Gymnasium: volleyball
Nambu University International Aquatics Center: swimming, diving
Yeomju Indoor Aquatics Center: water polo
Yeomju Bitgoeul Gymnasium: judo
Gwangju Women's University Universiade Gymnasium: gymnastics
Honam University Football Field: football
Jinwol International Tennis Court: tennis
Yeomju Indoor Tennis Court: tennis
Kim Dae-Jung Convention Center: fencing
Gwangju KIA Champions Field: baseball
Mudeung Baseball Stadium: baseball
Gwangju International Archery Center: archery
Chosun University Gymnasium: taekwondo
Honam University Gymnasium: volleyball
Gwangju University Gymnasium: basketball
South Jeolla (Jeonnam)
Boseong
Boseong Public Stadium: football
Gurye
Gurye Indoor Gymnasium: handball
Hwasun
Hwasun Hanium Culture Sports Center: badminton
Jangseong
Jangseong Hong Gil-Dong Gymnasium: table tennis
Jangseong Lake : swimming
Mokpo
Mokpo International Football Center: football
Muan
Muan Indoor Stadium: basketball
Naju
Dongshin University Gymnasium: volleyball
Naju Public Stadium: football
Naju Gold Lake Country Club: golf
Naju, South Jeolla Province Shooting Range: shooting
Naju Indoor Stadium: handball
Suncheon
Palma Gymnasium: volleyball
Yeonggwang
Yeonggwang Sportium Gymnasium: basketball
Yeonggwang Sportium Football Field: football
North Jeolla (Jeonbuk)
Gochang
Gochang County Gymnasium: handball
Gochang Public Stadium: football
Jeongeup
Jeongeup Public Stadium: football
North Chungcheong (Chungbuk)
Chungju
Tangeum Lake: rowing
Identity
Mascot
The official mascot of the 2015 Summer Universiade is an angel of light named Nuribi. The name Nuribi is a combination of the Korean words ‘nuri’ for world and ‘bi’ for fly. It is described as the messenger of light, symbol of Gwangju Universiade vision and bridge of communication of world's youth which spreads hope of creation to deliver light to the world.
Slogan
The slogan of the 2015 Summer Universiade is "Light Up Tomorrow" which represents the city’s identity derived from its name Gwangju, the town of light, its position at the center of 21st-century high-tech industry era, the challenging spirit and passion of the world’s youth especially university student athlete at the Universiade, expectations for better performance of athlete, Gwangju’s effort to help brighten the future of the world through the Universiade, city’s intention to create momentum for sustainable development toward a better future, and will of Guangju to set new standards for universiade.
Logo
The logo of the 2015 Summer Universiade is the "Wings of Light". Its unique 'U' letter shape resembles the Universiade Games. Overall, it represents the passion of athletes compete against all odds beyond limits, the dynamic atmosphere of sport, and the harmony of nations around the world, and Gwangju's vision to reach worldwide recognition and admiration. 5 blue wings represents the world's oceans and 6 Red wings represents the world's six continents. The overlapping light denotes the harmony and friendship among the world’s youth especially university student athlete in the Universiade. The soaring U-shaped wings emitting light symbolize Gwangju as a global city and aiming for greater heights during the universiade.
Sports
Aquatics
Artistic gymnastics (14)
Rhythmic gymnastics (8)
Participants
(3)
(34)
(1)
(2)
(81)
(12)
(2)
(180)
(25)
(8)
(2)
(2)
(22)
(35)
(2)
(8)
(16)
(199)
(4)
(2)
(2)
(12)
(232)
(1)
(72)
(370)
(56)
(2)
(2)
(23)
(2)
(19)
(145)
(22)
(2)
(10)
(1)
(2)
(85)
(2)
(78)
(224)
(5)
(1)
(115)
(17)
(3)
(1)
(79)
(117)
(98)
(40)
(84)
(64)
(27)
(205)
(10)
(350)
(22)
(94)
(9)
(379) (host)
(21)
(46)
(52)
(1)
(1)
(71)
(10)
(2)
(107)
(10)
(11)
(2)
(170)
(1)
(1)
(99)
(33)
(12)
(24)
(1)
(22)
(58)
(66)
(2)
(51)
(53)
(33)
(8)
(2)
(7)
(3)
(1)
(78)
(153)
(45)
(17)
(58)
(453)
(2)
(7)
(92)
(16)
(18)
(50)
(45)
(2)
(111)
(17)
(54)
(2)
(2)
(80)
(103)
Chinese Taipei (234)
(8)
(2)
(107)
(2)
(112)
(33)
(134)
(64)
(373)
(39)
(34)
(92)
(6)
(8)
(23)
Schedule
Medal table
See also
Sport in South Korea
References
External links
Official Games site
Summer World University Games
Multi-sport events in South Korea
Sports competitions in Gwangju
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