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Summer Universiade
By Emily Goddard
Gwangju 2015 has signed a new deal that sees the Hyundai Engineering and Construction Company becoming an official partner of this year's Summer Universiade.
By Liam Morgan
Gwangju 2015 has announced the appointment of former Mayors Kwang-tae Park and Un-tae Kang as honorary Presidents of this year's Summer Universiade, due to take place in the South Korean city from July 3 to 14.
By Michael Pavitt
Gwangju 2015 have held a parade with local residents as the countdown reaches the 150 days to go milestone until the Summer Universiade begins in the South Korean city.
By Emily Goddard
Gwangju 2015 has put out a call to try to recruit Torchbearers for this year's Summer Universiade.
By Daniel Etchells
Gwangju 2015 has started to set up the Summer Universiade's Main Operation Centre (MOC) after completing its reorganisation process, they have revealed.
By Paul Osborne
The budget for the Gwangju 2015 Summer Universiade has been cut by KRW11.1 billion (£6.7 million/$10 million/€8.8 milion) for the 2015 fiscal year.
By Daniel Etchells
Bidding for the 2019 Summer Universiade has reopened following Brasilia's withdrawal from hosting the event, the International University Sports Federation (FISU) has announced.
By Paul Osborne
Gwangju 2015 has today appointed 25 new online bloggers to help promote the Summer Universiade over the coming months.
By Daniel Etchells
The 2019 Summer Universiade will not take place in Brasilia as planned according to a leading official within the city's Federal District Government.
By Paul Osborne
Venue construction is more than 80 per cent complete for the remaining facilities ahead of the Gwangju 2015 Summer Universiade, it has been announced.
By Paul Osborne
South Korean officals were in full festive spirit when they visited the opening of the Gwangju Square Ice Skating Rink to promote next year's Summer Universiade Games in the city.
By Daniel Etchells
Gwangju 2015 has signed an agreement with 56 hospitals and medical organisations to ensure athlete delegations have access to healthcare outside the Athletes' Village during the Summer Universiade.
By Paul Osborne
Gwangju 2015, organisers of next year's Summer Universiade, has named the seven teams to have won prizes in its IT Contest.
By Paul Osborne
Ourhome has been named the official catering provider for the Gwangju 2015 Summer Universiade.
By Paul Osborne
Hyundai Marine & Fire Insurance has been signed as the official insurance supplier for the Gwangju 2015 Summer Universiade.