Athletes from Thailand acknowledge the cheering crowd as they march into Rajamangala National Stadium during the opening ceremony of the 24th World University Games in Bangkok, Thailand Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2007. Nearly 8,000 athletes between the ages of 17 and 28 hailing from 135 nations are to compete in the 20 sport events at the games starting from Aug. 8-18, 2007. (AP Photo/Apichart Weerawong)

Thai students in traditional costume perform during the opening ceremony University Games in Bangkok, Thailand, on Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2007. Between 9,000 and 10,000 athletes and officials streamed into the Rajamangala National Stadium under drizzly skies and in steamy conditions in the Thai capital for the opening ceremonies. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)