2015 Summer Universiade
The 2015 Summer Universiade, officially known as the XXVIII Summer Universiade, was held in the city of Gwangju, South Korea. It took place from July 3 to July 14, 2015.
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| Host city | Gwangju, South Korea |
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| Motto | Light Up Tomorrow |
| Nations participating | 143 |
| Athletes participating | 12,885 |
| Events | 272 in 21 sports |
| Opening ceremony | July 3, 2015 |
| Closing ceremony | July 14, 2015 |
| Officially opened by | Park Geun-hye |
| Athlete's Oath | Kim Seong-yeon and Kim Kuk-young |
| Judge's Oath | Kim Dae-nan and Park Mi-sun |
| Torch lighter | Chan Ho Park and Yang Hak-seon |
| Main venue | Gwangju Universiade Main Stadium |
| Website | Official website |
Bid selection
The cities of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Taipei, Taiwan; and Gwangju, South Korea were in contention for the Games. On May 23, 2009, FISU awarded the hosting rights to Gwangju.[1]
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 Public Stadium: football
- Gurye Indoor Gymnasium: handball
- Hwasun Hanium Culture Sports Center: badminton
- Jangseong Hong Gil-Dong Gymnasium: table tennis
- Jangseong Lake : swimming
- Mokpo International Football Center: football
- Muan Indoor Stadium: basketball
- 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
- Palma Gymnasium: volleyball
- Yeonggwang Sportium Gymnasium: basketball
- Yeonggwang Sportium Football Field: football
North Jeolla (Jeonbuk)
- Gochang County Gymnasium: handball
- Gochang Public Stadium: football
- Jeongeup Public Stadium: football
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.[2]
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.[3]
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.[4]
Sports
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Schedule
| OC | Opening ceremony | ● | Event competitions | 1 | Event finals | CC | Closing ceremony |
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| Total events | 0 | 0 | 11 | 22 | 28 | 40 | 28 | 34 | 34 | 24 | 34 | 16 | 1 | 272 |
| Cumulative total | 0 | 0 | 11 | 33 | 61 | 101 | 129 | 163 | 197 | 221 | 255 | 271 | 272 | |
| July | 2nd Thu |
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Medal table
* Host nation (South Korea)
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
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| 1 |  | 47 | 32 | 29 | 108 |
| 2 |  | 34 | 39 | 49 | 122 |
| 3 |  | 34 | 21 | 16 | 71 |
| 4 |  | 25 | 25 | 35 | 85 |
| 5 |  | 20 | 15 | 19 | 54 |
| 6 |  | 13 | 9 | 8 | 30 |
| 7 |  | 11 | 15 | 17 | 43 |
| 8 |  | 8 | 17 | 6 | 31 |
| 9 |  | 7 | 2 | 6 | 15 |
| 10 |  | 6 | 12 | 19 | 37 |
| 11 |  | 6 | 0 | 4 | 10 |
| 12 |  | 5 | 5 | 8 | 18 |
| 13 |  | 5 | 1 | 3 | 9 |
| 14 |  | 4 | 10 | 4 | 18 |
| 15 |  | 4 | 3 | 12 | 19 |
| 16 |  | 4 | 3 | 5 | 12 |
| 17 |  | 3 | 4 | 4 | 11 |
| 18 |  | 3 | 3 | 3 | 9 |
| 19 | .svg.png){kind=small} | 3 | 1 | 3 | 7 |
| 20 |  | 2 | 7 | 9 | 18 |
| 21 |  | 2 | 4 | 2 | 8 |
| 22 |  | 2 | 2 | 12 | 16 |
| 23 |  | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 |
| 24 |  | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| 25 |  | 2 | 0 | 4 | 6 |
| 26 |  | 2 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| 27 |  | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 28 |  | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 29 |  | 1 | 3 | 3 | 7 |
| 30 |  | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5 |
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| 32 |  | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7 |
| 33 |  | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
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| 35 |  | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 |
| 36 |  | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
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| 38 |  | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 39 |  | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 43 |  | 0 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| 44 |  | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
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| 46 |  | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 47 |  | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 48 |  | 0 | 1 | 7 | 8 |
| 49 |  | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 50 |  | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
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 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| 56 |  | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | |
| 58 |  | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | |
 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | |
 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | |
| 62 |  | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| Totals (64 nations) | 274 | 272 | 337 | 883 | |
See also
References
- Universiades for 2015 attributed Archived 2010-07-06 at the Wayback Machine
- Symbol 2015 Gwangju Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine
- Symbol 2015 Gwangju Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine
- Symbol 2015 Gwangju Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine
