Almaty presented its 2017 Universiade bid book to FISU
USSELS. October 1. KAZINFORM /Dimash Syzdykov/ September 30, in Brussels, the Kazakh delegation headed by Deputy Akim of Almaty city Serik Seidumanov presented the Almaty bid book for the 2017 Universiade.
The bid book of Almaty city contains letters from municipal, ministerial and government authorities, data on the city of Almaty, its sports venues, infrastructure, etc.
"After hosting successful 7th Asian Winter Games earlier this year, we are now ready to promote University Sport. If Almaty receives the right to host the Winter Universiade, it would be a first for the region of Central Asia," Serik Seidumanov said.
Along with the city of Almaty, Trentino (Italy) forwarded its bid to host the 2017 Winter Universiade.
The bids to host the 2017 Summer Universiade are Taipei (Taiwan), Brasília (Brazil), İzmit (Turkey).
The Universiade is an international multi-sport event, organized for university athletes by the International University Sports Federation (FISU). The name is a combination of the words "University" and "olympiad".
On November 29, the FISU EC will attribute the 2017 Winter and Summer Universiades in Brussels.