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2017 SU: Final Stop of V Part of the LOVE Torch Relay Route

Summer Games 2 August 2017

    CHANGHUA COUNTY – The Taipei Universiade torch relay is now following a LOVE shaped route as it links 22 counties and cities across Chinese Taipei. The L and O parts of the torch relay were successfully completed. On 2 August, the final (9th) stop of the V part of the torch relay was […]

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FISU Volunteers set for Taipei 2017

Summer Games 2 August 2017

  TAIPEI CITY, CHINESE TAIPEI – As part of the Taipei 2017 Summer Universiade legacy project, volunteers from all over the world have been preparing to contribute to what will be the world’s biggest multi-sport event this year.   Over 19,000 volunteers will take part in the 29th Summer Universiade, an event set to become the […]

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2017 SU Torch Relay continues on its LOVE route across Chinese Taipei

Summer Games 31 July 2017

  YUNLIN – The torch relay is now following a LOVE shaped route as it links 22 counties and cities across Chinese Taipei. After the completion of the L and O parts of the route, the V shaped part of the relay began. Starting in Taitung County, it moved to Pingtung County, Kaohsiung City and […]

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Taipei torch relay continues along southern shores

Summer Games 26 July 2017

HENGCHUNG, CHINESE TAIPEI – The Universiade torch relay continued its journey from Torino to Taipei City, with its most recent stops coming along the country’s southern shores.     On Tuesday, the torch made its way to the Luyi Highlands, the home of hot air ballooning. The torch hopped inside a hot air balloon and […]

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Gymnastics draw results and info for Taipei SU 2017

Summer Games 26 July 2017

The drawing of lots for Men’s and Women’s Artistic and Rhythmic Gymnastics was completed on 24 July for the Taipei Summer Universiade 2017. The event in Taipei City (TPE) features undergraduate and graduate university students ages 17-28. Many Olympians, including 2016 Rio medalists, are set to compete in the four Gymnastics disciplines contested in Chinese Taipei.  Taipei City is […]

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From Torino to Taipei, torch relay continues stunning route

Summer Games 24 July 2017

The sacred Universiade flame crosses gorgeous gorge and mountainous terrain on Chinese Taipei’s eastern seaboard during the most recent stages of the torch relay   TAICHUNG, CHINESE TAIPEI – The Universiade flame continued its journey, crossing the country’s mountainous eastern coast late last week and over the weekend.   Jun Han Yang, holder of Chinese […]

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Four weeks out, Taipei readies itself for Summer Universiade 2017 success

Summer Games 24 July 2017

TAIPEI CITY, CHINESE TAIPEI – With less than a month to go until the start of the Taipei 2017 Summer Universiade, FISU and the Taipei Organising Committee are working hard behind the scenes, testing each venue through competitions and simulations to ensure everything is on track for the Opening Ceremony on 19 August.     […]

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SU 2017 - How to Involve the Citizens - A Great Idea

Summer Games 18 July 2017

TAIPEI CITY – As you know, the city of Taipei will very soon welcome the 29th FISU Summer Universiade. For an event of this magnitude, it’s important to have the citizens involved also to gather the audience into the stadium. This is why the members of the organising committee are imaginative as much as possible. […]