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Goodbye Shenzhen, Hello Kazan

Goodbye Shenzhen, Hello Kazan

SHENZHEN, August 24, 2011 - 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.

World University Games conclude in Shenzhen

World University Games conclude in Shenzhen

SHENZHEN, August 23, 2011 - A notable comeback by Olympic Triple Jump champion Nelson Evora and a 66.47m African Javelin Throw record by Sunette Viljoen were among the key highlights of the 26th World University Games, or Universiade, which concluded in Shenzhen, China, on Sunday.

A Jamaican Gold rush at the Universiade Games

A Jamaican Gold rush at the Universiade Games

SHENZHEN, August 21, 2011 – After Usain Bolt had powered to gold medals in world-record times in the 100 and 200m sprints at the 2008 Summer Olympics, his father memorably declared that the son had a secret. Bolt had been fueled by eating the local yam, a variety called the Trelawney.

Universiade everywhere- even in the supermarket

Universiade everywhere- even in the supermarket

SHENZHEN,August 21,2011- Most Chinese are watching the Universiade from every possible corner, some of them from a restaurant, and others from the grandstands.

Shenzhen humidity slows favorites at Universiade Athletics

Shenzhen humidity slows favorites at Universiade Athletics

SHENZHEN, August 20, 2001 - Paul Tergat, Haile Gebreselassie, Kenenisa Bekele, Moses Masai, Imane Merga, Sileshi Sihine -- these are some of the names that come to mind when mentioning the 10,000 meters. These greats have put East Africa on the world map for the past two decades.