The 2013 Summer Universiade, officially known as the XXVII Summer Universiade, was held in the city of Kazan, Russia, the most northerly city ever to host a Summer Universiade. Over 10,400 university athletes from 162 countries participated in 13 mandatory and 14 optional sports, making the 2013 Universiade the biggest ever in the history of the event. For the first time in history a Cultural Universiade was also included, with many festivals and shows held simultaneously with the sporting events. The Universiade was organized by the International University Sports Federation (FISU) and by the authorities of the Russian Federation.
Yuliya Mikhailovna Zaripova is a Russian former disgraced middle-distance runner who specialised in the 3000 metres steeplechase event.
Nikolai Yulievich Kuksenkov is a retired Russian gymnast who won a silver medal in the team event at the 2016 Summer Olympics. He competed for Ukraine for many years and moved to Russia after the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, where he placed fourth in the all-around and fourth with the team.
Ganna Serhiivna Rizatdinova is a Ukrainian individual rhythmic gymnast. In the all-around event, she is the 2016 Olympic bronze medalist, a two-time World All-around medalist, and a two-time European All-around bronze medalist.
Athletics was contested at the 2013 Summer Universiade from July 7 to 12 at the Universiade Village Stadium and the Central Stadium in Kazan, Russia.
Italy competed at the 2013 Summer Universiade in Kazan, Russia.
Australia competed at the 2013 Summer Universiade in Kazan, Russia from 6-17 July July 2013. 153 athletes are a part of the Australian.
People's Republic of China competed at the 2013 Summer Universiade in Kazan, Russia from 6 July to 17 July 2013. 294 athletes are a part of the Chinese team.
Japan competed at the 2013 Summer Universiade in Kazan, Russia from 6 July to 17 July 2013. 417 athletes were a part of the Japanese team. The nation won 84 medals, including 24 gold medals.
South Korea competed at the 2013 Summer Universiade in Kazan, Russia from 6 July to 17 July 2013. 238 athletes are a part of the Korean team.
South Africa competed at the 2013 Summer Universiade in Kazan, Russia from 6 July to 17 July 2013. 121 athletes were part of the South African team.
India competed at the 2013 Summer Universiade in Kazan, Russia from 6 to 17 July 2013. 37 athletes are a part of the Indian contingent.
Belarus competed at the 2013 Summer Universiade in Kazan, Russia from 6 July to 17 July 2013. 163 athletes are a part of the Belarusian team.
France competed at the 2013 Summer Universiade in Kazan, Russia from 6 July to 17 July 2013. 214 athletes are a part of the French team.
Germany is competing at the 2013 Summer Universiade in Kazan, Russia from 6 July to 17 July 2013. 154 athletes are a part of the German team.
Kazakhstan is competing at the 2013 Summer Universiade in Kazan, Russia from 6 July to 17 July 2013. 169 athletes are a part of the Kazakh team.
Mongolia competed at the 2013 Summer Universiade in Kazan, Russia from 6 July to 17 July 2013. A total of 133 athletes made up the Mongolian team.
Czech Republic competed at the 2013 Summer Universiade in Kazan, Russia from 6 July to 17 July 2013. 162 athletes are a part of the Czech team.
The Philippines competed at the 2013 Summer Universiade in Kazan, Russia from 6 to 17 July 2013. The Philippines sent 39 athletes.
Andrey Viktorovich Ruzavin is a Russian racewalking athlete who competes over the 20 kilometres race walk distance. He has a personal best of 1:17:47 hours for the distance, which ranks him in the top twenty of all time. Ruzavin was the silver medallist in the 20 km walk at the 2009 Summer Universiade and a bronze medallist at the 2014 IAAF World Race Walking Cup.
