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Host city | Sicily, Italy |
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Nations | 124 |
Athletes | 3,949 |
Events | 127 in 10 sports |
Opening | 20 August 1997 |
Closing | 31 August 1997 |
Opened by | Oscar Luigi Scalfaro President of Italy |
Torch lighter | Anarita Sidotti |
Main venue | Stadio La Favorita/Stadio Angelo Massimino |
The 1997 Summer Universiade, also known as the XIX Summer Universiade, took place in the island of Sicily, Italy.