|   Slogan : Dream for Unity!
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| Nations participating | 174 | 
|---|---|
| Athletes participating | 4,179 | 
| Events | 13 sports | 
| Opening ceremony | August 21 | 
| Closing ceremony | August 31 | 
| Officially opened by | President Roh Moo-hyun | 
| Torch lighter | Lee Jin-Taek | 
| Main venue | Daegu World Cup Stadium | 
The 2003 Summer Universiade, also known as the XXII Summer Universiade, took place in Daegu, South Korea.
Events in a total of twelve sports were contested at this Universiade.