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| Singapore at the 2021 Summer World University Games | |
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| IOC code | SGP |
| in Chengdu, China 28 July 2023 – 8 August 2023 | |
| Competitors | 120 (59 men and 61 women) |
| Medals Ranked 43rd |
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| Summer World University Games appearances | |
Singapore competed at the 2021 Summer World University Games in Chengdu, China held from 28 July to 8 August 2023. [1]
Singapore sent 59 men and 61 woman, a total of 120 athletes, to the Games. [2]
Tay Yu Xuan won the only medal for Singapore, a silver in the Men's taijiquan event. [3]
| Rank | Sports | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wushu | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Totals (1 entries) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| Medal | Name | Sport | Event | Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Silver | Tay Yu Xuan | Wushu | Men's taijiquan | 30 July |
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