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officially known as the XXIV Summer Universiade and commonly known as Bangkok Universiade, was an international

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for

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athletes that took place from 8 to 18 August 2007 in

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, with preliminary events in some sports beginning on 7 August. Bangkok also hosted the

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Bidding process

In August 2003, FISU officially confirmed five candidate cities: *

, Thailand *

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, Chinese Taipei *

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, Canada

and

were the five candidate cities. However, Saskatoon Bid was withdrawn.

Bangkok's bid

Visual Identity

Mascot

The official mascot of the 2007 Summer Universiade is a rabbit named ''Mighty Mai-Tri''.The name of this mascot not only suggests power and friendship but it also corresponds to the Year of the Rabbit, which is the lunar year of King Bhumibol's birth. The rabbit is a symbol of agility, intelligence, gentleness, and welcomes athletes of all nations. With a smile and friendship His appearance, color, and mannerism express humility. Which is one of the uniqueness of Thai's very long established culture.

Slogan

The slogan for the 24th Summer Universiade is, "All Become One", suggesting the unity of people of all races and religions from 150 countries.

Logo

The logo itself consists of 5 line colors arranged in a U shape, which is derived from the word Universiade is comparable to the lines of experience transmission. The exchange of knowledge and culture between representatives and athletes from universities from 5 continents around the world all in one. Connected into a golden yellow bird patterned symbol. Which is the identity of the Thai nation Filled with joy and pride to be honored as the center of transmission and exchange of cultures.

Venues

Calendar

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Sports

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Medal table

References

External links

Summer Universiade Bangkok 2007

* ttps://web.archive.org/web/20070926220544/http://sportsportal.ca/event-255-2007-Summer-Universiade.html Canadian medalists organized by sport {{Universiade World University Games, Summer World University Games, Summer World University Games, Summer Summer World University Games World University Games, Summer