The 26th World University Games presented five unique and distinguishing aspects of the Games opening Ceremony compared to others :

• Unique in rituals : sports gala instead of artistic performances.

• Unique in performers: performers were college students instead of professional actors or dancers.

• Unique in performing stage: Impressive design of the “Gate of the World”, 26 meters in height and 110 meters in length, a huge LED wall opened to Shenzhen.

• Unique in dresses: 152 dresses, 152 styles to demonstrate the creativity of the Shenzhen college students.

• Unique in torch tower: The torch tower is already a new landmark in the Shenzhen Bay