1997 Winter Universiade
winter universiade xviii winter universiade took place muju chonju jeonju jeonbuk province south korea snow sport event held muju resort muju ice event held chonju provincial capital kilometer muju resort july summer universiade buffalo usa fisu decided south korea would host winter universiade first winter multisport event universiade held south korea game largest sport event south korea along asian winter game two laughing profile ushape inspired u first letter universiade intended give soft tender image color blue red two theme color korean national flag taeguk ki symbolizes goal winter universiade bringing harmony among university student every corner globe sport festival red circle upper right corner emblem symbol dream youth brighter peaceful future official mascot winter universiade mudori 무돌이 squirrel name derived main host county muju muju resort – alpine skiing organizing committee headquarter jumping park – ski jumping nordic combined opening ceremony closing ceremony current golf course – crosscountry skiing biathlon nordic combined chonju indoor ice rink – figure skating short track speed skating chonju indoor ice rink currently hwasan gymnasium – ice hockey chonju stadium – speed skating temporary ice mat host nation south korea apline skiing figure skating ski jumping asian winter game winter universiade ’ mujuchonju official report ’ 무주·전주 동계유니버시아드대회 공식보고서 korean organizing committee winter universiade ’ mujuchonju september