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- 0 5 <br /> WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES <br /> The Opportunity: Benefits of the World University <br /> Games for North Carolina's Triangle Region <br /> • Extensive international broadcast exposure <br /> • Worldwide attention focused on the Triangle <br /> • Substantial national and international media coverage <br /> • Hosting of participants and visitors from over 150 countries <br /> • Major, positive economic impacts totaling over $150 million <br /> • Visitor spending at hotels, restaurants, retail, attractions, and more <br /> • Significant new employment and volunteer opportunities <br /> • Triangle universities highlighted globally as premier educational institutions <br /> • International students given extended exposure to Triangle universities <br /> • Triangle region featured in 6-year global marketing campaign <br /> Huge platform that can be leveraged to expedite completion of longstanding major <br /> regional projects <br /> • Relationships with top U.S. and international sports leaders lay groundwork for future <br /> events <br /> • Triangle's sports tourism capabilities and reputation taken to the next level <br /> • Increased and enhanced Triangle regional cooperation and communication <br />