The 2007 Summer Universiade officially known as the XXIV Summer Universiade and commonly known as Bangkok Universiade, was an international multi-sport for university athletes that took place from 8 to 18 August 2007 in Bangkok, Thailand, with preliminary events in some sports beginning on 7 August. Bangkok also hosted the Asian Games in 1966, 1970, 1978 and 1998.
In August 2003, FISU officially confirmed five candidate cities:
Bangkok, Saskatoon, Poznaà Â, Kaohsiung and Monterrey were the five candidate cities. However, Saskatoon Bid was withdrawn.
The official mascot of the 2007 Summer Universiade is a rabbit named Mighty Mai-Tri. The name of this mascot suggests themes of power and friendship but also corresponds to the Year of the Rabbit, which is the lunar year of King Bhumibol's birth. The rabbit welcomes athletes of all nations. His appearance expresses humility through a smile, color, and mannerism.
The slogan for the 24th Summer Universiade is, "All Become One", suggesting the unity of people of all races and religions from 150 countries.
The logo itself consists of 5 line colors arranged in a U shape, which is derived from the word Universiade is comparable to the lines of experience transmission. The exchange of knowledge and culture between representatives and athletes from universities from 5 continents around the world all in one. Connected into a golden yellow bird patterned symbol. Which is the identity of the Thai nation Filled with joy and pride to be honored as the center of transmission and exchange of cultures.