2016 European Universities Games
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The 2016 European University Games, also known as 2016 European Universiade, was the third biannual European Universities Games (EUG), the largest European multisport event,[1] with 4800 participants from 403 universities in 41 countries.[2] The event took place in the Croatian cities of Zagreb and Rijeka between 13 and 25 July 2016,[3][4] and was organised by European University Sports Association (EUSA) and Croatian Academic Sport Federation (CASF) with the cooperation of University of Zagreb, University of Rijeka, City of Rijeka, City of Zagreb and Ministry of Science, Education and Sports (Croatia).[4]
Quick Facts Host city, Country ...
Host city | Zagreb Rijeka |
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Country | Croatia |
Nations | 41 |
Athletes | 4,786 |
Sport | 21 + 2 para |
Opening | July 13, 2016 |
Closing | July 25, 2016 |
Opened by | Prime minister of Croatia, Tihomir Orešković |
Athlete's Oath | Ana Lenard, karate (University of Zagreb) |
Judge's Oath | Ivan Šverko, basketball (Rijeka) |
Website | www.eug2016.com |
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