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The article discusses highlights of the 26th World University Games held from August 12-23 in Shenzhen, China. Particular focus is given to the city's efforts to be economical by building eco-friendly sports stadiums and holding low-key ceremonies. It cites a reduction in the budget for a torch relay to 15 million yuan. It notes the interest shown by weightlifter Petteri Heinonen in the dorm's shower rooms. It also mentions the use of water saving facilities at the Shenzhen Bay Sports Center.

The article presents information on the improvement in the game of Long Beach State University volleyball player Paul Lotman. Lotman said that when he was younger he learned all the techniques one needed to be a good player, and he strived to improve every year. According to Long Beach State University coach Alan Knipe, Lotman can be a national team player. Lotman feels that his stint on 2007's Knipe-coached World University Games team has contributed to his continually improving game.

The article provides a look at the history, culture, and industry of Daegu, Korea. Daegu was the site of the 2003 Summer Universiade, an international sports competition for university students, and it also has historical ties with Confucianism. The author reports on Daegu's contribution to the Korean textile industry, and the many festivals and performances occurring around the city are described.

This section offers news briefs on the World University Games held in Edmonton, Alberta. Soviet swimmers won against their U.S. counterparts, taking 22 out of a possible 29 gold medals in swimming. U.S. diver Greg Louganis won a gold medal in the springboard by a big margin. The Soviet team also dominated their U.S. counterparts in various track and field events.

The article focuses on management strategies adopted by Korea to organise large sporting events. It mentions that Korean government has been planning to host various events including the Asian Games in 2014 in the city of Incheon, the 2015 Summer Universiade and the 2019 FINA World Aquatics Championships in Gwangju. It states that regional government and major corporations are hoping that the events will provide economic benefits and a legacy of infrastructure.

This article reports on the outcome of the 24th World University Games held in the summer of 2007 in Bangkok, Thailand. Women swimmers set Universiade records in 15 events and often the records were improved upon event after event and sometimes within a single event. The men did just as well shattering 14 records. Preparation for the 2008 Olympic Games made for some very competitive and very fast swimming.

The article announces the winners of various sports tournaments in 1965. It states that American basketball team won over Russian team at the World University games in Budapest, Hungary. It says that Army Lieutenant David Meredith was the winner at the National Service Rifle championship of the National Rifle and Pistol Matches and Lieutenant Margaret Thompson won the Navy Cup. It adds that Connecticut won the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, defeating Canada.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of making labyrinth orienteering.

The article reports that Lake Placid, New York has been selected by the International University Sports Federation (FISU) as host for the Winter Universiade or Winter World University Games to be held in 2023.

The article offers information on Shaquille Walker, athletic of Brigham Young University (BYU), and his sight for 2016 Olympic medal. Topics discussed include winning gold medal in the 800--meter race at the World University Games in Gwangju, Korea, presenting views of Walker on suggestion to BYU for providing email address of Olympic athlete Ed Eyestone and placing Walker sixth in the U.S. Outdoor Track and Field Championships in 2015.

This article reports that Budapest in Hungary as well as Brasilia in Brazil and Baku in Azerbaijan are the capital cities bidding to host the 2019 World University Games.

The author addresses the rising media hype over the Russian national student team leading in the number of medals won from university sports games held at the 2013 Universiade held in Kazan, Russia. He believes that Russians should be proud of the achievements of the country in the event, as it was commemorated by Russian President Vladimir Putin. The author tells that success was extraordinary in spite of Russia lacking college sports programs.

The author explains the need for further Russian sports development and infrastructure since the dominance of the Russian national student team at the 2013 Universiade held in Kazan, Russia. He believes that the event was lively and fun and symbolized the positive image in Russian politics. The Republic of Tatarstan was backed by the Russian government with 67 billion rubles to finance construction of an airport, railway structures, and stadiums to host the 2013 Universiade.

The article features Australian runner Milly Clark, the newest member to join the R4YL adiRunner team. She enjoys every aspect of running although Steeplechase is her favourite event. Her love for running started when she was about 4 years old and allowed her to reach the level where she is at today including her inclusion in the R4YL adiRunner Team. She cites her ultimate goal of representing Australia in the World University Games and World Championships for 2013.

The article offers information on several swimming competitions, with details on the winners, around the world. The swimming events include YMCA National Championships held from July 25 to 29 in Atlanta, Georgia, the U.S. Junior National Championships held from August 8 to 12 in Palo Alto, California, and the World University Games held from August 13 to 19, 2011 in China. Also offered is information about the FINA World Junior Championships held from August 16 to 21, 2011 in Lima, Peru.

Several photographs of athletes at the 2011 World University Games in Shenzhen are presented.

The article focuses on successful athletes who joined the Universiade biennial sports event in China. Olympic medalist Liu Xiang got his first world title at the Beijing Universiade 2001. Gymnast yang Wei began his journey at the Beijing Universiade 2001, where he won his first gold medal. Jinan University student Su Bingtian got a bronze medal at the men's 100-meter race. The contributions of volunteers such as Li Jianqiang and Dong Ming to the Universiade are also mentioned.

The article discusses developments in global sport of basketball, particularly the World University Games as of August 2015. It claims that the University of Kansas Jayhawks represented the U.S. in the games held in Gwangju, South Korea, where they were named champions. Among the players are Wayne Selden, Frank Mason, and Perry Ellis.

The article reports that DD Sports, the only free-to-air sports channel in India, will cover and telecast the World University Games-Gwangju Summer Universiade to be held on July 3-14, 2015 in Gwangju, South Korea. Topics discussed include the event as a multi-sports competition with more than 25,000 international participants from 170 universities and the largest sporting event after the Olympics. Also mentioned are upcoming shows from DD Sports including the National Sports Quiz show.

The author reflects on the developments in the global higher education sector as of August 2014. He cites several issues tackled by university leaders at the third Universia Summit held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, including student recruitment, the funding model in Great Britain and the challenges in massification and broadening access via technology. He also presents the move by a number of universities to attract Brazilian students.

The article talks about information related to college sports. One reports on the annual football media day where each of the five commissioners gave his take on the state of college athletics. Another presents the highlights of the World University Games and International Basketball Federation U19 World Championships which concluded in July 2013. Another announces the publication of Street and Smith's college basketball yearbook.

The author discusses Taiwan's winning of the right to host the 2017 Universiade international games for college students which will be joined by 210 teams and 12,000 people from around the world. The Taiwanese government expects the event to generate over 330 million U.S. dollars of economic benefits. Tim Ting, who manages Gallup Taiwan's political polling, has been named vice mayor of Taipei with the mission to help improve the city's image.

The article provides information on Maya DiRado, a swimmer of Stanford University in Palo Alto, California. She won a gold medal in 400 meter individual medley (IM) at the 2011 World University Games held in China and also states that 10-time high school All-American in California. She was disqualified in the 200 IM at the World University Games to which she apologized and promised to do better in the 400 IM which she won. INSET: TYPICAL WORKOUTS.

The article reports that the indoor volleyball team of the U.S. men finished in 13th place at the World University Games in Shenzhen, China.

The article presents insights on the 26th World University Games held in Shenzhen, China. It notes that around 8,000 athletes participated in the sports festival, which keeps the slogan "Start Here--Make a Difference." Particular focus is given to the event's flexible schedule which reflects the emphasis on people's participation. It cites the residents' opening of green passages for the event, as well as their adoption of eco-friendly transportation methods.

A photograph of the Shenzhen Bay Stadium in Hong Kong, China, where the 26th World University Games will be held, is presented.

The article focuses on college basketball player Talor Battle, a guard at Pennsylvania State University (Penn State). Battle led his team to a surprisingly successful 2008-2009 season in which it won the National Invitation Tournament (NIT), primarily through making a number of game-winning shots. He was named a member of the U.S. national team for the 2009 World University Games.

The article focuses on the Universiade, a biennial Olympiad for university athletes in 1987. During the 1987 Universiade that was held in Zagreb, Yugoslavia, Soviet Union representative Yelena Shushunova has won six gold medals, and by 1988, she became the Olympic all-around champion. The U.S. team placed sixth during the 1987 Universiade, which included Jim Gault, Patti Massoels, Penney Hauschild, Jessica Smith, Yumi Mordre, Jill Andrews, Lisa Pank and Suzanne Yoculan.

The article reports on the swimming competitions at the year 2007 World University Games which took place from August 8-18, 2007 in Bangkok, Thailand. The games were a multi-sport competition similar to the Olympic Games, with 149 countries participating in 18 sports. The swimming competition was held from August 9-14, 2007 at Thammasat University's Aquatic Center's outdoor pool. Information is given for the size of swimming pool, the country of Thailand and shopping at the open markets.

A calendar of international gymnastics events for June-September, 2007 is presented. The Pan American Games take place July 14-29 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The World University Games will be held August 8-18 in Bangkok, Thailand. The World Gymnastics Championships take place September 1-9 in Stuttgart, Germany.

The article reports on swimmer Cullen Jones winning the men's 50-meter freestyle at the U.S Swimming Summer Nationals in Irvine, California. Jones attended North Carolina State on a swimming scholarship. He also won the NCAA title in 50-meter freestyle and plans on achieving the same goal in 100-meter freestyle. Jones won a gold medal at the World University Games in Turkey. He hopes to make the 2008 Beijing Olympic team.