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2007 Summer Universiade

Multi-sport event in Bangkok, Thailand

Multi-sport event in Bangkok, Thailand

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nameXXIV Summer Universiade
กีฬามหาวิทยาลัยโลกฤดูร้อน ครั้งที่ 24
logo2007 Summer Universiade logo.svg
size200px
captionSlogan: *"All Become One"*
host_cityBangkok, Thailand
nations190 (estimated)
athletes10,000 (estimated)
events236 in 15 sports
openingAugust 8, 2007
closingAugust 18, 2007
opened_byCrown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn
athlete_oathBoonsak Ponsana (Badminton)
judge_oathVisuit Jundung
torch_lighterHRH Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana
stadiumRajamangala National Stradium
previous[2005 İzmir](2005-summer-universiade)
next[2009 Belgrade](2009-summer-universiade)
website[bangkok2007.com (archived)](https://web.archive.org/web/20070820193513/http://www.bangkok2007.com/en/main/index2.php)

กีฬามหาวิทยาลัยโลกฤดูร้อน ครั้งที่ 24 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:

  • Thailand Bangkok, Thailand
  • Chinese Taipei Kaohsiung, Chinese Taipei
  • Mexico Monterrey, Mexico
  • Poland Poznań, Poland
  • Canada 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 However, Saskatoon Bid was withdrawn.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.

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

ProvincesVenuesStadiumsSports
BangkokKasetsart UniversityInsee Chantarasatit StadiumFootball
Ramkhamhaeng UniversityRamkhamhaeng University StadiumFootball
Royal Thai ArmyThai Army Sports StadiumFootball
Sports Authority of ThailandClay Target RangeShooting
Indoor Stadium HuamarkVolleyball
Rajamangala StadiumFootball
Shooting RangeShooting
Thailand National StadiumSupachalasai StadiumFootball
Nimibutr StadiumBasketball
Thai-Japanese StadiumGymnasium 1Basketball
Gymnasium 2Volleyball
Nakhon NayokSrinakharinwirot UniversityAquatic StadiumWater Polo
Gymnasium 1Basketball
Srinakharinwirot University StadiumFootball
Softball StadiumSoftball
OngkharakWatermill Golf & GardensGolf
NonthaburiIMPACT Arena Muang Thong ThaniArena HallArtistic Gymnastics
Rhythmic Gymnastics
Hall 2Volleyball
Hall 5−6Table Tennis
Hall 7−8Fencing
Lawn Tennis Association of ThailandThe National Tennis Development CenterTennis
Pathum ThaniBangkok UniversityBangkok University StadiumFootball
Pathum ThaniChiang Rak Noi−Chiang Rak Yai RoadAthletics (Marathon)
Rajamangala University of Technology ThanyaburiRMUTT SatadiumFootball
Thammasat UniversityAquatic CenterDiving
Gymnasium 1−Hall 1Basketball
Gymnasium 1−Hall 3Volleyball
Gymnasium 2Badminton
Gymnasium 4Judo
Gymnasium 6Taekwondo
Thammasat StadiumAthletics
Softball FieldSoftball
Swimming PoolSwimming
Phra Nakhon Si AyutthayaPhra Nakhon Si AyutthayaAyutthaya Historical ParkAthletics (Walk)
Samut PrakanAssumption UniversityJohn Paul II Sports CenterVolleyball

Calendar

August070809101112131415161718TotalTotal Gold Medals1521354238251614228236
Ceremonies●●
Aquatics – Diving
Aquatics – Swimming
Aquatics – Water polo
Athletics
Badminton
Basketball
Fencing
Football
Golf
Gymnastics – Artistic
Gymnastics – Rhythmic
Judo
Shooting
Softball
Table tennis
Taekwondo
Tennis
Volleyball

Sports

Aquatics

    • Artistic gymnastics (14)
    • Rhythmic gymnastics (8)

  • Medal table

    References

    References

    1. The {{flagicon. ROC [[Republic of China (Taiwan). Republic of China]] is recognised as [[Chinese Taipei]] by [[International University Sports Federation. FISU]] and the majority of international organisations it participates in due to political considerations and [[Cross-Strait relations]] with the [[China. People's Republic of China]].
    2. "Minutes of the general assembly in Daegu, Republic of Korea".
    3. "Proces-Verbal De L'assemblée Générale en Daegu, République de Corée".
    4. "Venues".
    5. "Sports results".
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