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1993 Summer Universiade

Multi-sport event in Buffalo, New York


Multi-sport event in Buffalo, New York

FieldValue
nameXVII Summer Universiade
logoBuffalo1993logo.png
host_cityBuffalo, New York, United States
nations118
athletes3,582
events135 in 12 sports
openingJuly 8, 1993
closingJuly 18, 1993
opened_byPrimo Nebiolo
torch_lighterRon Karnaugh
stadiumRich 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

  1. "Games Planners Promise 'World-Class' Competition Organizers Release Tentative Events Schedule".
  2. (September 5, 1992). "Ground is broken for Lew-Port fields: sites are being prepared for World University Games". Buffalo News.
  3. "Games Planners Promise 'World-Class' Competition Organizers Release Tentative Events Schedule".
  4. (September 5, 1992). "Ground is broken for Lew-Port fields: sites are being prepared for World University Games". Buffalo News.
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