DESCRIPTION:
* Around 9300 athletes from 128 nations are expected to compete in 222 events of 18 disciplines.
* International University Sports Federation (FISU) is the world governing body of university sports.
* The mascot of the games is Partenope, a mermaid.
* Odisha Olympian and KIIT University student Dutee Chand would be flag-bearer of India at the Opening Ceremony.