August 2011. Staged at the 'Window of the World'.
Includes the handover to Kazan, Russia for July 2013.
26th SU Shenzhen (CHN) Expand Stop 26th Summer Universiade - Shenzhen (CHN) - August 2011 - Closing Ceremony August 23rd, the Closing Ceremony of the 26th Summer Universiade in Shenzhen, China was held at the theme park `Window of the World`, breaking with the tradition of staging the ceremony in an grand sport stadium. Bright costumes`We end the games by starting with something anew`, FISU President Gallien had announced at the final FISU Press Conference in the MMC yesterday. `We`re curious for the result.` And the result was indeed magic. It was the Local Organizing Committee`s idea to propose something different with a carnival for the young people of the world in mind. Besides a main venue, five sub-venues within the theme park were used for the carnival, and athletes from the five continents participated in interactive activities, enjoyed Chinese traditional performances and local specialties. The ceremony at the main venue, the World Square, was scheduled for a 90 minutes spectacular. After times of competition, now it was the moment to celebrate victory, participation and above all youth. |
