Shenzhen leaders: We should Learn the experience of Beijing Olympic Construction and do our best to build the best Universiade venues. The concept of Beijing Olympics contains Green Olympics, Scientific Olympics and Humanity Olympics.  

Germany’s Thomas Hitzlsperger (C) vies with Austrian players during a Euro 2008 Group B football match in Vienna June 16, 2008.  (Xinhua Photo) Bayern midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger was not among the players’ list as he was sent off with a direct red card at Thursday’s match with Croatia. For Austria, star defender Sebastian Prodl, who […]

SHENZHEN has started to do the groundwork for Universiade 2011, top leader Li Hongzhong said at a welcoming party Saturday after the Shenzhen delegation returned from Turin. Li thanked the delegation, led by Mayor Xu Zongheng, for spearheading the city’s historic victory to be chosen as the host, saying it was a hard-earned win generating […]

Jiang Qiuyan from China clinched the first gold medal of the 24th Universiade on Thursday in women’s 20km walk. Jiang defended her title with a time of 1:35:22 in Ayutthaya Province, Bangkok.(Xinhua Photo)  

The Sports Delegation of Hong Kong, China parades into the Rajamangala National Stadium at the opening ceremony of the 24th Universiade Bangkok 2007, in Bangkok, capital of Thailand, Aug. 8, 2007. (Xinhua Photo)  

18th Summer Universiade Fukuoka, Japan – August 23rd to September 3rd, 1995 Name: KAPAPOO History: The mascot depicts a unicorn. The unicorn, a mythical creature has the body of a horse with a single horn extending from its forehead. The unicorn is said to be invincible and tireless. It symbolizes courage, dignity, wisdom, nobility, justice […]

    The When Galley at the Art de Vivre at the Shenzhen Sculpture Academy. Photos by Newman Huo The “aeght: Art Without Boundaries”exhibition Dates: now through June 18 Venue: Art de Vivre, Shenzhen Sculpture Academy, No. 8 Zhongkang Road, Shangmeilin, Futian District (福田区上梅林中康路8号深圳雕塑院艺术空间) Bus: 245  

The national flag of Thailand and the 24th Universiade flag are being hoisted up at the opening ceremony of the 24th Universiade Bangkok 2007 at Rajamangala National Stadium in Bangkok, capital of Thailand, Aug. 8, 2007. (Xinhua Photo)  

Though there are still four years to go the volunteers for the 26th Universiade are already being prepared for the coming event. Since the 26th Universiade is very important the volunteers are being well-trained Zhang Wen the secretary of the Shenzhen youth league told the reporter. The volunteers are expected to be more professional and […]

16th Winter Universiade Zakopane, Poland – February 6th to 14th, 1993 Name: SABLIK Artist: History: Sablik depicts a marmot. The Zakopane marmot, a moutain rodent, is a protected species. It lives in the Tatra National Park. Its main habitat are mountain pastures where it can find plenty of vegetation to feed on. The marmots live […]