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Universiade '87 – a second Illyrian Renaissance

Jasenko Zekić

Sažetak

Between 8 July and 19 July, 1987, the World University Games were held in Zagreb. Universiade ’87 resulted in various long-term benefits for the city. Despite the fact that it occurred at a time of economic and political crisis in the former Yugoslavia, Zagreb experienced a renewal of urban infrastructure. With wide media coverage and a rich cultural programme, Universiade offered and excellent opportunity to promote not only Zagreb and Croatia, but also Yugoslavia. Primarily as a cultural event, Universiade ’87 is considered the largest sporting event ever held in Croatia.

Ključne riječi

Universiade; Zagreb, Students’ Sport Games; Cultural Manifestations; Political Use of Sport Games; Security of the Sport Games; Political and Economical Crisis; Urban Reconstruction

Hrčak ID:

19014

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/19014

Datum izdavanja:

16.10.2007.

Podaci na drugim jezicima: hrvatski

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