1995 Summer Universiade Explained

XVIII Summer Universiade 第18回夏季ユニバーシアード
Nations:	162
Athletes:	3,949
Events:	136 in 12 sports
Opening:	August 23, 1995
Closing:	September 3, 1995
Opened By:	Crown Prince Naruhito
Stadium:	Fukuoka Dome
Previous:	1993 Buffalo

The 1995 Summer Universiade, also known as the XVIII Summer Universiade, took place in Fukuoka, Japan.^[1]

Emblem

The symbol mark is a motif of "U", expressing passion and energy in the flickering flames of a burning torch. In the flames one sees both the profile of a youth and an "F", the first letter of Fukuoka.

Mascot

The mascot character for the Fukuoka Games, "Kapapoo", is a motif of a unicorn, a mythical European creature. A horse-like animal with a single horn growing from its forehead, it is said to be invincible and unrivaled for its energy. The unicorn symbolizes courage, dignity, wisdom, nobility, justice and represents the sun and heroes.