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1997 Winter Universiade

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XVIII Winter Universiade
제18회 동계 유니버시아드
Slogan: Embracing the Youth of the World
Host cityMuju and Chonju, South Korea
Nations48
Athletes1,406
Events7 sports
OpeningJanuary 24, 1997
ClosingFebruary 2, 1997
Opened byKim Young-sam
Torch lighterKim Ki-hoon
Main venueMuju Resort

The 1997 Winter Universiade, the XVIII Winter Universiade, took place in Muju and Chonju (Jeonju), Jeonbuk province, South Korea. The snow sport events were held in Muju Resort in Muju. The ice events were held in Chonju, the provincial capital about 55 kilometers from Muju Resort.

On 6 July 1993 during the 1993 Summer Universiade in Buffalo, USA, FISU decided that South Korea would host the 1997 Winter Universiade. These were both the first winter multi-sport event and Universiade held in South Korea. The games were the largest sport event in South Korea in the 1990s, along with the 1999 Asian Winter Games.

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  • The two laughing profiles in a U-shape are inspired by a 'U', the first letter of the Universiade and intended to give out a soft and tender image.
  • The colors of blue and red, the two theme colors of the Korean national flag, Taeguk' ki, symbolizes the goal of the Winter Universiade '97-bringing harmony among university students from every corner of the globe through a sports festival.
  • The red circle at the upper right corner of the emblem is the symbol and dream of youth for a brighter and more peaceful future.

Mascot

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The official mascot of the 1997 Winter Universiade is Mudori (무돌이), a squirrel. Its name is derived from the main host county, Muju.

Venues

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  • Muju Resort – Alpine skiing and organizing committee headquarter
    • Jumping Park – Ski jumping, Nordic combined, opening ceremonies and closing ceremonies
    • Current golf courses – Cross-country skiing, biathlon and Nordic combined

Medal table

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  *   Host nation (South Korea)

RankNationGoldSilverBronzeTotal
1 Japan (JPN)99725
2 Russia (RUS)96924
3 Slovenia (SLO)74415
4 China (CHN)64616
5 Netherlands (NED)64111
6 South Korea (KOR)*52411
7 Slovakia (SVK)4004
8 Czech Republic (CZE)2035
9 France (FRA)1214
10 Sweden (SWE)1113
11 Poland (POL)1001
12 Belarus (BLR)0516
13 Austria (AUT)0437
 Italy (ITA)0437
15 Ukraine (UKR)0224
16 United States (USA)0145
17 Bulgaria (BUL)0101
 Finland (FIN)0101
 Romania (ROM)0101
20 Canada (CAN)0011
 Germany (GER)0011
Totals (21 entries)515151153

Sports

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See also

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References

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  • The Winter Universiade ’97, Muju-Chonju Official Report (’97 무주·전주 동계유니버시아드대회 공식보고서) (in Korean). The Organizing Committee for the Winter Universiade ’97, Muju-Chonju. 25 September 1997.