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1995 Summer Universiade

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Nations participating
  
162

Events
  
12 sports

Closing ceremony
  
September 3

Athletes participating
  
3,949

Opening ceremony
  
August 23

Officially opened by
  
Emperor Akihito

The 1995 Summer Universiade, also known as the XVIII Summer Universiade, took place in Fukuoka, Japan.

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Emblem

The symbol mark is a motif of "U", expressing passion and energy in the flickering flames of a burning torch. In the flames one sees both the profile of a youth and an "F", the first letter of Fukuoka.

Mascot

The mascot character for the Fukuoka Games, "Kapapoo", is a motif of a unicorn, a mythical European creature. A horse-like animal with a single horn growing from its forehead,it is said to be invincible and unrivaled for its energy. The unicorn symbolizes courage, dignity, wisdom, nobility, justice and represents the sun and heroes.

Venues

  • Fukuoka Dome — ceremonies, baseball
  • Hakatanomori Athletic Stadium — athletics, football
  • Marine Messe — volleyball, gymnastics
  • Fukuoka Prefectural Pool — swimming, diving, water polo (final)
  • Hakatonomori Tennis Club Courts — tennis, water polo
  • Sun Marine Stadium — baseball
  • Fukuoka Kokusai Center — judo, basketball
  • Accion Fukuoka — volleyball
  • Sports

  • Athletics ()
  • Baseball ()
  • Basketball ()
  • Diving ()
  • Fencing ()
  • Football ()
  • Gymnastics ()
  • Judo ()
  • Swimming ()
  • Tennis ()
  • Volleyball ()
  • Water polo ()
  • References

    1995 Summer Universiade Wikipedia