Slogan : スポーツはかるく国境を越える
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Nations participating | 162 |
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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.