1983 Summer Universiade

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XII Summer Universiade
XII Universiade d'été
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Host city Edmonton, Canada
Nations73
Athletes2,400
Events118 in 10 sports
OpeningJuly 1, 1983
ClosingJuly 12, 1983
Opened by Charles, Prince of Wales
Torch lighter Jeanna Suzanne-Genrisson
Main venue Commonwealth Stadium

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 from the death of Soviet diver Sergei Chalibashvili when he died eight days after hitting his head on the 10 m diving platform in competition while attempting a reverse 3½ in the tuck position. The official mascot of the event was Wugie the Owl; his name is an acronym of World University Games in Edmonton, and the Owl is the provincial bird of Alberta.


The Prince of Wales (now Charles III) opened the Universiade accompanied by the Princess of Wales (Diana), and other dignitaries and celebrities also visited. [1]

In October 2005, Edmonton was selected as a potential bid candidate to host the 2011 Summer Universiade by the Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS). [2]

Sports

Venues

VenueEventsCapacityStatus
Commonwealth Stadium Athletics60,081Active
Northlands Coliseum 17,498Defunct
Argyll Velodrome Track CyclingActive
Hawrelak Park Road cyclingActive
Universiade Pavilion Basketball5,500Active

Medal table

  *   Host nation (Canada)

RankNationGoldSilverBronzeTotal
1Flag of the Soviet Union.svg  Soviet Union  (URS)573025112
2Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States  (USA)12202153
3Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada  (CAN)*9111838
4Flag of Italy.svg  Italy  (ITA)811625
5Flag of Romania (1965-1989).svg  Romania  (ROU)612826
6Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China  (CHN)55414
7Flag of Nigeria.svg  Nigeria  (NGR)5005
8Flag of the United Kingdom.svg  Great Britain  (GBR)3238
9Flag of France.svg  France  (FRA)24511
10Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg  Japan  (JPN)23510
11Flag of Cuba.svg  Cuba  (CUB)2147
12Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia  (AUS)2125
13Flag of Germany.svg  West Germany  (FRG)16310
14Flag of Poland.svg  Poland  (POL)1214
15Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  Belgium  (BEL)1102
16Flag of Brazil (1968-1992).svg  Brazil  (BRA)1023
17Flag of the Netherlands.svg  Netherlands  (NED)0303
18Flag of Yugoslavia (1946-1992).svg  Yugoslavia  (YUG)0213
19Flag of Tunisia (1959-1999).svg  Tunisia  (TUN)0123
20Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  Czechoslovakia  (TCH)0101
Flag of Senegal.svg  Senegal  (SEN)0101
Flag of Tanzania.svg  Tanzania  (TAN)0101
23Flag of Austria.svg  Austria  (AUT)0011
Flag of Bermuda.svg  Bermuda  (BER)0011
Flag of Hungary.svg  Hungary  (HUN)0011
Flag of Jamaica.svg  Jamaica  (JAM)0011
Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand  (NZL)0011
Flag of South Korea (1949-1984).svg  South Korea  (KOR)0011
Totals (28 entries)117118116351

Participating nations

Around 2,400 athletes from 73 nations took part.

Participating National University Sports Federations

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