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1993 Summer Universiade
Multi-sport event in Buffalo, New York
Multi-sport event in Buffalo, New York
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | XVII Summer Universiade |
| logo | Buffalo1993logo.png |
| host_city | Buffalo, New York, United States |
| nations | 118 |
| athletes | 3,582 |
| events | 135 in 12 sports |
| opening | July 8, 1993 |
| closing | July 18, 1993 |
| opened_by | Primo Nebiolo |
| torch_lighter | Ron Karnaugh |
| stadium | Rich Stadium |
| previous | [1991 Sheffield](1991-summer-universiade) |
| next | [1995 Fukuoka](1995-summer-universiade) |
The 1993 Summer Universiade, also known as XVII Summer Universiade or World University Games Buffalo '93, took place in Buffalo, New York, as the main site. For the first time in history the event was hosted by two countries, as some events were held in neighbouring cities in Canada.
Sports
Venues
Buffalo, USA
- Athletics and Closing Ceremonies – University at Buffalo Stadium
- Baseball – Pilot Field and Sal Maglie Stadium
- Diving, Volleyball and Basketball finals – Alumni Arena
- Football – Lewiston-Porter Central School District
- Gymnastics – Niagara Falls Convention and Civic Center
- Opening Ceremonies – Rich Stadium
- Swimming – Burt Flickinger Center
- Tennis – Ellicott Complex Tennis Center
Batavia
- Baseball - Dwyer Stadium
Tonawanda
- Water Polo – Tonawanda Aquatic and Fitness Center
- Football - Tonawanda High School Fields
Venues in Canada
- Hamilton
- Basketball - Seymour-Hannah Sports and Entertainment Centre and Redeemer University College
- Football - McMaster University,Brian Timmis Stadium and Sherwood Forest Park
- St. Catharines
- Rowing – Royal Canadian Henley Rowing Course
Medal table
References
References
- "Games Planners Promise 'World-Class' Competition Organizers Release Tentative Events Schedule".
- (September 5, 1992). "Ground is broken for Lew-Port fields: sites are being prepared for World University Games". Buffalo News.
- "Games Planners Promise 'World-Class' Competition Organizers Release Tentative Events Schedule".
- (September 5, 1992). "Ground is broken for Lew-Port fields: sites are being prepared for World University Games". Buffalo News.
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