2008 ASEAN University Games
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The 2008 ASEAN University Games, (Malay: Sukan Universiti ASEAN 2008) officially known as the 14th ASEAN University Games, (Malay: Sukan Universiti ASEAN ke-14) was a Southeast Asian university multi-sport event held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from 11 to 21 December 2008.[1][2] This was the third time Malaysia hosted the games after 1984 and 1993.
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Host city | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
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Motto | Together We Reach for the Stars (Malay: Bersama Kita Menggapai Bintang) |
Nations | 10 |
Athletes | 1789 |
Events | 219 in 21 sports |
Opening | 11 December |
Closing | 21 December |
Main venue | Bukit Jalil National Stadium (Opening) Putra Stadium (Closing) |
Website | 2008 ASEAN University Games |
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Around 1789 athletes participated at the event which featured 219 events in 21 sports. The final medal tally was led by host Malaysia.