1987 Summer Universiade

XIV Summer Universiade

Slogan : World of the young for a World of peace!
Nations participating 122
Athletes participating 6,423
Events 12 sports
Opening ceremony July 8
Closing ceremony July 19
Officially opened by azar Mojsov, president of the Presidency of the SFRY
Athlete's Oath Ivan Karpović (football)
Torch Lighter Dražen Petrović, basketball player
Main venue Maksimir Stadium

The 1987 Summer Universiade, also known as the XIV Summer Universiade, took place in Zagreb, SR Croatia, SFR Yugoslavia (now Croatia). It involved participants from 111 countries and over 6,000 individual sportspersons and members of teams.

Infrastructural changes

The city of Zagreb used the event to renovate and revitalize the city. The city's main square (Republic Square) was repaved with stone blocks and made part of the downtown pedestrian zone. A part of the Medveščak stream, which had been running under the sewers since 1898, was uncovered by workers. This part formed the Manduševac fountain that was also covered in 1898.[1]

Mascot

The mascot of the 1987 Summer Universiade is a squirrel, named "Zagi" and created by Nedjeljko Dragići. It is a resident of Zagreb's parks, amiable and always in a good mood. Its nonchalance and gaiety are but a cover for diligence. Always on the move and reaching for the seemingly impossible, the squirrel embodies the dynamism of athletic endeavour. Its origin is shown by the little black hat, characteristic of the folk costumes in the region of Zagreb.[2]

Sports

Medal table

Zagi, the XIV Summer Universiade mascot, was created by Croatian animator Nedjeljko Dragić.
Rank Nation Gold Silver Bronze Total
1  United States 27202471
2  Soviet Union 23331975
3  Romania 2113943
4  Italy 1281030
5  China 1181029
6  Yugoslavia 77519
7  East Germany 53513
8  Hungary 43512
9  United Kingdom 4149
10  Netherlands 310821
11  West Germany 35513
12  Bulgaria 3418
13  Japan 33612
14  Poland 3126
15  Cuba 1326
16  Czechoslovakia 1225
17  Greece 1214
18  Belgium 1113
19  Australia 1102
19  New Zealand 1102
21  Spain 1012
22  Morocco 1001
22  Norway 1001
22  Portugal 1001
25  Nigeria 0336
26  Canada 0257
27  France 0134
28  South Korea 0112
29  Brazil 0101
29   Switzerland 0101
29  Senegal 0101
32  North Korea 0022
33  Jamaica 0011
33  Mexico 0011
33  Puerto Rico 0011
Total 139139137415

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