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North Carolina Steps onto the Global Sports Stage | Raleigh News
North Carolina is set to host the World University Games in 2029 — the second-largest multi-sport event after the Olympics — bringing over 7,000 student-athletes from 150 countries to compete across 15 sports. Leveraging existing university and public facilities like Duke, UNC, and NC State, organizers aim to deliver a seamless, campus-based experience while avoiding costly new construction. With an estimated $100 million budget, the event promises a $370 million economic boost and positions the state as a global sports tourism hub. Already underway with 16 universities, 7 counties, and 9…
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