The 1997 Winter Universiade, the XVIII Winter

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, took place in Muju and Chonju (Jeonju), South Korea. The snow sport events were held in

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in Muju, while the ice events were held in Chonju. On 6 July 1993 during the

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in Buffalo,

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decided that South Korea would host the 1997 Winter Universiade. These were both the first winter

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and Universiade held in South Korea.

Logo

*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

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

Venues

Muju

– Alpine skiing ** Ski jumping venue – Ski jumping, Nordic combined, opening and closing ceremonies ** Cross-country skiing and biathlon venue (currently golf courses) – Cross-country skiing, biathlon and Nordic combined

Chonju (Jeonju)

* Chonju Indoor Ice Rink #1 – Figure skating and short track speed skating * Chonju Indoor Ice Rink #2 (currently Hwasan Gymnasium) – Ice hockey * Chonju Stadium – Speed skating (on the temporary ice mat)

Medal table

Sports

* Apline skiing *

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References

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