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| Host city | Dortmund, West Germany |
|---|---|
| Nations | 21 |
| Athletes | <800 |
| Events | 7 sports |
| Opening | August 9, 1953 |
| Closing | August 16, 1953 |
| Opened by | Walter Hallstein |
| Main venue | Stadion Rote Erde |
The 1953 Summer International University Sports Week were organised by the International University Sports Federation (FISU) and held in Dortmund, West Germany, between 7 and 14 August. [1] [2]
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