The 2029 FISU Summer World University Games, known also as the XXXIV Summer World University Games, or the 34th Summer Universiade, and commonly known as North Carolina 2029, is a multi-sport event scheduled from Wednesday, July 11 to Sunday, July 22, 2029. in the Research Triangle, North Carolina, United States. The bid was confirmed as the host region for the games on 10 January 2023 during the 2023 Winter World University Games held in Lake Placid, New York.[1] This will be the fourth time in the history that the event will be held in United States after being held for the third time after the most recent 2023 Winter World University Games held in Lake Placid, New York.
Host city | Research Triangle, North Carolina, United States |
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Motto | Many Teams, One Dream |
Edition | 34th |
Teams | TBA |
Sport | 275 in 18 sports |
Opening | 11 July 2029 |
Closing | 22 July 2029 |
Torch lighter | TBA |
Main venue | Kenan Memorial Stadium |
Website | ncusa2029wug |
Bidding process edit
North Carolina was the only candidate in the running to host the 2029 edition. North Carolina was selected on 10 January 2023 at the FISU executive board in Lake Placid, New York, United States.[2]
Venues edit
The following event venues have been announced through the official Instagram account and newsroom for the event.[3][4]
Cary venues edit
- Cary Tennis Park - Tennis
- Triangle Aquatic Center – Water polo
- USA Baseball National Training Complex – Training
- WakeMed Soccer Park – Rugby 7's
Chapel Hill venues edit
- Boshamer Stadium – Baseball
- Carmichael Arena – Volleyball
- Dean Smith Center – Volleyball
- Kenan Memorial Stadium – Opening and Closing ceremonies
Durham venues edit
- Cameron Indoor Stadium – Basketball
- Duke Softball Stadium – Softball
- Durham Bulls Athletic Park – Baseball
Greensboro venues edit
- Greensboro Aquatic Center – Swimming, diving, synchronized swimming, water polo
- Greensboro Coliseum – Artistic & Rhythmic Gymnastics
- Truist Stadium – Athletics, American Football
Morrisville venues edit
- Triangle Table Tennis – Training
- Triangle Volleyball Club - Training
Raleigh venues edit
- Lake Wheeler – Rowing
- North Campus Gym – Training
- PNC Arena – Basketball
- Raleigh Convention Center – Fencing, Judo, Table Tennis
- Reynolds Coliseum – Basketball
- WRAL Soccer Park – Archery
Sports edit
References edit
- ^ "North Carolina USA lands 2029 FISU World University Games". FISU. 10 January 2023. Retrieved 25 July 2023.
- ^ "North Carolina awarded 2029 FISU Summer World University Games". InsideTheGames. 10 January 2023. Retrieved 25 July 2023.
- ^ https://instagram.com/wug2029?igshid=MWZjMTM2ODFkZg==
- ^ https://ncusa2029wug.com/news/