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1995 Summer Universiade

XVIII Summer Universiade
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Slogan : スポーツはかるく国境を越える
Nations participating 162
Athletes participating 3,949
Events 12 sports
Opening ceremony August 23
Closing ceremony September 3
Officially opened by Emperor Akihito
Main venue Fukuoka Dome

The 1995 Summer Universiade, also known as the XVIII Summer Universiade, took place in Fukuoka, Japan.

The symbol mark is a motif of "U", expressing passion and energy in the flickering flames of a burning torch. In the flames one sees both the profile of a youth and an "F", the first letter of Fukuoka.

The mascot character for the Fukuoka Games, "Kapapoo", is a motif of a unicorn, a mythical European creature. A horse-like animal with a single horn growing from its forehead,it is said to be invincible and unrivaled for its energy. The unicorn symbolizes courage, dignity, wisdom, nobility, justice and represents the sun and heroes.


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