1997 Winter Universiade
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The 1997 Winter Universiade, the XVIII Winter Universiade, took place in Muju and Chonju (Jeonju), South Korea. The snow sport events were held in Muju Resort in Muju, while the ice events were held in Chonju.
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Host city | Muju and Chonju, South Korea |
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Nations | 48 |
Athletes | 1,406 |
Events | 7 sports |
Opening | January 24, 1997 |
Closing | February 2, 1997 |
Opened by | Kim Young-sam |
Torch lighter | Kim Ki-hoon |
Main venue | Muju Resort |
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On 6 July 1993 during the 1993 Summer Universiade in Buffalo, FISU decided that South Korea would host the 1997 Winter Universiade. These were both the first winter multi-sport event and Universiade held in South Korea.