World University Games Buffalo '93 (Universiade) [1993]

The World Comes to Buffalo '93
World University Games Buffalo '93 Commemorative Tape
1993
Rich Stadium/University of Buffalo/etc., Buffalo, NY

The World University Games, also known as Universiade internationally, is basically the Olympics for university athletes. Held since 1959, the Games switch between Summer and Winter editions, and, unlike the Olympics, are held annually. 1993 is currently the only year the Summer Universiade has been held in the United States. This here is a highlight reel of the opening ceremony (officially opened by then-president Bill Clinton), competitions, and closing ceremony produced by local CBS-affiliate WIVB-TV with commentary and interludes by the anchors at the time. The United States took home the gold with 31 gold and 73 total medals with 2nd and 3rd place going to China (17, 28) and Canada (11, 38).
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universiade
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1993_Summer_Universiade
https://web.archive.org/web/20100723155511/http://universiade.fjct.fit.ac.jp/en/kekka/buffalo/index.html

I really have to say that watching this is very homey and uplifting, and not just because it's one of the few things of note that have taken place in Buffalo since the early 80's. These games take place within what I call the sweet-spot of recent history: after the end of the Cold War and dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991 and before the September 11th attacks and the beginning of the War on Terror. Everyone seems so happy and optimistic about there finally being a world where everyone can live in harmony. Sounds pretty stupid when you put it that way, but it feels as if worry and fear was at an all-time low. I dunno, I liked it anyway (aside from the super longass intro).

Box pictures https://imgur.com/a/Vyc1Vdx

Found at an estate sale.

I don't own any of this.

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