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1953 Summer International University Sports Week
The 1953 Summer International University Sports Week were organised by the International University Sports Federation (FISU) and held in Dortmund, West Germany, between 7 and 14 August.[1][2]
| Host city | Dortmund, West Germany |
|---|---|
| Nations | 21 |
| Athletes | <800 |
| Events | 7 sports |
| Opening | August 9, 1953 |
| Closing | August 16, 1953 |
| Opened by | Walter Hallstein |
| Main venue | Stadion Rote Erde |
Sports edit
- Athletics
- Basketball
- Fencing
- Football
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Water polo
References edit
- ^ "Opening of International Games". The Manchester Guardian. 10 August 1953. p. 2. Retrieved 28 March 2021.
- ^ "British wins at Dortmund". The Manchester Guardian. 17 August 1953. p. 2. Retrieved 28 March 2021.