All 3,014 Medals Recalled at World University Games - Report

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More than 3,000 World University Games medals have been recalled by the organizers in Russia after at least two broke when dropped by athletes, a local newspaper reported on Tuesday.

KAZAN, July 9 (R-Sport) - More than 3,000 World University Games medals have been recalled by the organizers in Russia after at least two broke when dropped by athletes, a local newspaper reported on Tuesday.

On Monday, Chinese diver Qin Tian told R-Sport his bronze medal - won in the men's three-meter springboard - shattered after he accidentally dropped it on the floor. Russia freestyle belt wrestler Azamat Laipanov's gold medal met a similar fate after he won the 68kg competition on Sunday.

Both medals were immediately replaced by the organizers.

Representatives from Goznak, the government-owned manufacturer, are currently in the city to try to find a solution, Universiade deputy general director Azat Kadyrov told the local daily Evening Kazan.

The Universiade, which runs until July 17, will check and if necessary fix all 3,014 medals, the paper reported. 

The copper-nickel medals consist of two parts: an outer ring labeled with the slogan "U Are the World" and an inner, rotating ring representing a globe.

Goznak, a St. Petersburg-based company that produces federal currency, is examining the rotating fixture. It remains unclear whether the 217 medals already won as of Tuesday night would have to be returned by their winners.

Medals for the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics next February are being made by jeweler Adamas.

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