2001 Summer Universiade
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| Nations participating | 165 |
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| Athletes participating | 6,757 |
| Events | 12 sports |
| Opening ceremony | 22 August |
| Closing ceremony | 1 September |
| Officially opened by | Jiang Zemin |
| Athlete's Oath | Kou Qing (athletics) |
| Judge's Oath | Huang Youang (basketball) |
| Torch lighter | Tian Liang |
| Main venue | Workers Stadium |
The 2001 Summer Universiade, also known as the XXI Summer Universiade, was an international multi-sport event that took place in Beijing, People's Republic of China, between the 22 August and 1 September. A total of 6,757 athletes from 165 nations took part in 12 sports. The hosts, China, topped the medal table for the first time, with a total of 103 medals and 54 gold medals (more than twice the number of runners-up the United States).
Events in a total of twelve sports were contested at the Universiade.
Rhythmic gymnastics became an obligatory sport at this edition.
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