| Kazakhstan at the 2021 Summer World University Games | |
|---|---|
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| IOC code | KAZ |
| in Chengdu, China 28 July 2023 – 8 August 2023 | |
| Competitors | 93 (53 men and 40 women) |
| Medals Ranked 20th |
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| Summer World University Games appearances | |
Kazakhstan 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 | Artistic gymnastics | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| 2 | Taekwondo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 3 | Rhythmic gymnastics | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Shooting | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | |
| 5 | Archery | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 6 | Judo | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 7 | Wushu | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 8 | Fencing | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Swimming | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| Totals (9 entries) | 2 | 7 | 11 | 20 | |
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