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| Host city | Sofia, Bulgaria |
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| Nations | 33 |
| Athletes | 1,627 |
| Events | 68 in 9 sports |
| Opening | August 25, 1961 |
| Closing | September 3, 1961 |
| Opened by | Dimitar Ganev |
| Main venue | Vasil Levski Stadium |
The 1961 Summer Universiade, also known as the II Summer Universiade, was an international sporting event for university students that took place in Sofia, Bulgaria. Held from 25 August to 3 September, the event featured nine different sports, with participation by 1,627 athletes from 33 countries.[1]
- ^ Bell, Daniel (2011-11-21). Encyclopedia of International Games. McFarland. p. 444. ISBN 978-0-7864-6414-2.