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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]