The World University Games is organized by the International University Sports Federation. Held in French, only college students and those who have graduated less than two years (age limit 17-28 years old) can participate in the world's large-scale comprehensive games. The World Universiade was held in 1959. Its predecessor was the International Universiade, and it was called "Little Olympics".
Universiade events
1, Gymnastics: Gymnastics officially became an event of the Summer Universiade in Sofia, Bulgaria in 196 1. Until now, gymnastics has always been a compulsory event of the Summer Universiade, and it is also one of the most exciting and fascinating events.
2. Swimming: Swimming is one of the most popular leisure activities and competitive sports in the world. 195 1 Swimming made its debut at the 3rd International College Sports Week held in Luxembourg.
3. Badminton: Badminton is a very popular sport in China. 20 1 1 At the Summer Universiade held in Shenzhen, China, badminton was listed as one of the Universiade events for the second time. Since then, badminton has been selected as an optional event for the 20 13 Kazan Universiade and the 20 15 Gwangju Universiade. Due to the great success of badminton, badminton will become a must-have event in Chengdu Universiade in 20021year.
4. Track and field: Track and field has a long and legendary history in college sports. Among them, the track and field competition of the Summer Universiade has made great contributions to its development, popularization and level improvement. The track and field competition of the Universiade has attracted much attention because of its wide participation and ultra-high standards.