2016 ASEAN University Games
The 2016 ASEAN University Games, officially known as the 18th ASEAN University Games, was a Southeast Asian university multi-sports event held in Singapore. This was the third time Singapore hosted the ASEAN University Games, and its first time since 1994. Previously, Singapore also hosted the 1986 games. The games was held from 10 to 19 July 2016, although several events had commenced from 9 July 2016. Around 1000 athletes from 11 participating nations participated at the games which featured 173 events in 15 sports. It was opened by Ong Ye Kung, the acting minister of education of Singapore at the Nanyang Technological University. The final medal tally was led by Thailand, with host Singapore in fifth place. Venues The 18th ASEAN University Games had 15 venues for the games with the Nanyang Technological University served as the athletes' village. Marketing Motto The official motto of the 2016 ASEAN University Games is In Celebration of Diversity and Unity. It was chosen to represent celebration of common goals, achievements, and love of sport, showcase of dedication, skills, and sense of fair play and celebration of passion to excel despite the difference in racial and lingual identity. Logo The logo of the 2016