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| Nations participating | 124 |
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| Athletes participating | 3,949 |
| Events | 10 sports |
| Opening ceremony | August 20 |
| Closing ceremony | August 31 |
| Officially opened by |
Oscar Luigi Scalfaro President of Italy |
| Torch lighter | Anarita Sidotti |
| Main venue | Stadio La Favorita/Stadio Angelo Massimino |
The 1997 Summer Universiade, also known as the XIX Summer Universiade, took place in the island of Sicily, Italy.