Nations participating 73 Events 118 in 10 sports Closing ceremony July 12 | Athletes participating 2,400 Opening ceremony July 1 | |
Officially opened by Charles, Prince of Wales | ||
The 1983 Summer Universiade, also known as the 1983 World University Games or XII Summer Universiade, took place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada between July 1 and 12, 1983. Over 2400 athletes from 73 countries participated. It was the first time Canada hosted these Games. Edmonton also hosted the 1978 Commonwealth Games.
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The event was marred by tragedy when Soviet diver Sergei Chalibashvili died eight days after hitting his head on the 10 m diving platform in competition while attempting a reverse 3½ in the tuck position.
Charles, Prince of Wales, who opened the Universiade, and Princess Diana visited the Universiade, as did other dignitaries and celebrities.
In October 2005, Edmonton was also selected as a potential bid candidate to host the 2011 Summer Universiade by the Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS).
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Around 2,400 athletes from 73 nations took part.