Student games' opening spectacular

Around 10,000 athletes from 140 countries have converged on the Serbian capital, Belgrade, for the Universiade, or international student games.It is the second biggest sporting competition in the world with students taking part in a range of 15 sports.Mark Lowen reports from the opening ceremony, which included a greeting from crew members of the international space station.

BBC | July 3, 2009

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