By Nancy Gillen and Patrick O'Kane in Naples
Naples 2019: Opening Ceremony
- Wednesday, 3 July 2019
Timeline
- 5 years ago: Naples 2019 Opening Ceremony comes to an end
- 5 years ago: The Universiade Cauldron is lit
- 5 years ago: President of Italian Republic declares Summer Universiade open
- 5 years ago: Campania President claims Universiade can unite sport's fight against violence and racism
- 5 years ago: Italia! Italia! Italia!
- 5 years ago: Universiade mascot Partenope gets the party started
- 5 years ago: Opening Ceremony set to mirror Turin 2006 Winter Olympic Ceremony
- 5 years ago: Welcome to our Live Blog for the Naples 2019 Opening Ceremony