1987_Summer_Universiade

1987 Summer Universiade

1987 Summer Universiade

Multi-sport event in Zagreb, Croatia

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

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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.

Mascot

The mascot of the 1987 Summer Universiade is a squirrel, named "Zagi" and created by Nedjeljko Dragić.[1] 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]

Zagi, the XIV Summer Universiade mascot, was created by Croatian animator Nedjeljko Dragić.

Sports

Medal table


  *   Host nation (Yugoslavia)

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See also

References

  1. [1]
    Dragana Nikšić (8 July 2017). "30 Years Since Zagreb Summer Universiade". Total Croatia News. Retrieved 19 July 2017.
  2. [2]
    "Summer Universiade Mascots".
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