| Algeria at the 2021 Summer World University Games | |
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| IOC code | ALG |
| in Chengdu, China 28 July 2023 – 8 August 2023 | |
| Medals Ranked 39th |
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| Summer World University Games appearances | |
Algeria competed at the 2021 Summer World University Games in Chengdu, China held from 28 July to 8 August 2023. [1]
| Rank | Sports | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Athletics | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Totals (1 entries) | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | |
| Medal | Name | Sport | Event | Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Silver | Oussama Cherrad | Athletics | Men's 1500 metres | 3 August |
 Bronze | Oussama Khennousi | Athletics | Men's discus throw | 2 August |
| Bronze | Oussama Cherrad | Athletics | Men's 800 metres | 6 August |
| Bronze | Zine El Abidine Laggoune | Athletics | Men's 800 metres | 6 August |
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