1997 Summer Universiade
The 1997 Summer Universiade, also known as the XIX Summer Universiade, took place in the island of Sicily, Italy.
== Venues ==
=== Catania ===
Stadio Angelo Massimino — opening ceremonies and athletics
Teatro Massimo Bellini — fencing
=== Messina ===
PalaSanFilippo — basketball
=== University of Messina ===
Polo dell'Annuziata- swimming
Polo del Centro - diving
Polo del Papardo — water polo
=== Ragusa ===
PalaMinardi — basketball
=== Favara ===
Palasport A. Giglia — basketball
=== Siracusa ===
Temporary Arena - gymnastics
=== Palermo ===
Stadio Renzo Barbera — football,closing ceremonies
University of Palermo — volleyball
Velodromo Borselino, Palermo — tennis
== Sports ==
 Athletics  ()
 Basketball  ()
 Diving  ()
 Fencing  ()
 Football  ()
 Gymnastics  ()
 Swimming  ()
 Tennis  ()
 Volleyball  ()
 Water polo  ()
== Medal table ==
  *   Host nation (Italy)
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