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Canada finishes games with eight medals August 23, 2011 | summer SHENZHEN, China – Canada wrapped up the 26th summer world university games with one last podium finish on Tuesday afternoon courtesy of Port Moody, B.C.’s Ivett Gonda, who placed third in the -59 kg category to claim the country’s first-ever Universiade medal in taekwondo. Full Story

Summer Universiade (Aug 23): Olympian Gonda closes out games with bronze in Taekwondo August 23, 2011 | summer Ivett Gonda added to Canada’s medal count on the last day of competition at the 26th Summer Universiade, while also making Canadian taekwondo history at the Conference and Exhibition Center. Full Story

Summer Universiade men’s basketball (Aug. 22): Canada returns home with silver August 22, 2011 | summer They had dominated teams in the second half throughout the 26th Summer Universiade, but on Monday night, on the biggest stage, Canada’s dreams of gold faded away over the final 20 minutes, as Serbia prevailed 68-55 to claim their second straight FISU men’s basketball championship. Full Story

Summer Universiade men’s volleyball (Aug. 22): Canada settles for fourth August 22, 2011 | summer Canada’s search for its third Universiade medal in men’s volleyball came to a disappointing end on Monday evening as the red and white team dropped a 3-1 (25-20, 25-15, 19-25, 25-19) decision to Brazil in the third-place match. Full Story

Summer Universiade (Aug. 22): Team Canada daily recap (#11) August 22, 2011 | summer They had dominated teams in the second half throughout the 26th Summer Universiade, but on Monday night, on the biggest stage, Canada’s dreams of gold faded away over the final 20 minutes, as Serbia prevailed 68-55. Full Story

2011 Summer Universiade