1997 Summer Universiade

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XIX Summer Universiade
XIX Universiade estiva

Host city	Sicily, Italy
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
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The 1997 Summer Universiade, also known as the XIX Summer Universiade, took place in the island of Sicily, Italy.