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1995年ユニバーシアード福岡大会 << 1995年(平成7年) 8月23日 >> 2-5-160

1995 Universiade in Fukuoka Issued on August 23, 1995 (Heisei 7)

1995 Universiade in Fukuoka Issued on August 23, 1995 (Heisei 7)
The 1995 Summer Universiade (XVIII Summer Universiade) was held in Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture in 1995. The opening ceremony was held indoors for the first time in history through the Olympic Universiade. The torch stand was lit on the bonfire stand of the Hakata no Mori Athletics Stadium, which was the main venue of the Tobiume National Athletic Meet held in 1990 during the tournament. Stamps are issued in commemoration of this tournament, and a "marathon" is designed.