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Delegations Delight Spectators

Delegations Delight Spectators

Surprises galore greeted spectators at the opening ceremony of the 21st Universiade last night.

Hands Across the Oceans

Hands Across the Oceans

Hundreds of giant inflatable hands proved a huge hit with athletes at the Universiade opening ceremony last night.

Bar Street Echoes Opening Festivities

Bar Street Echoes Opening Festivities

As crowds swarmed toward Workers’ Stadium early yesterday evening, the first drinkers were just trickling into the nearby “Den” bar. A group of foreignerglasses in hand, stood in the beer garden and discussed the upcoming opening ceremony of the 21st Universiade.