July 2021 is the 30th anniversary of the event that brought 3,364 students from around the world to compete at Don Valley Stadium and Ponds Forge, which were both built for the games, and other venues.
Did you work or volunteer at the games or do you have other reasons to remember the event? Email [email protected] or post on our Facebook group, Retro and memories – Sheffield Star.
These pictures provided by Sheffield Archives are on their website, www.picturesheffield.com. To search for these images or order copies, use the reference number in the caption.
5. Relay victory
USA women's relay team winners waving to the crowd at the World Student Games in Don Valley Stadium Photo: Picture Sheffield
6. Dance spectacle
A Russian deaf theatre group perform in Tudor Square during the World Student Games Cultural Festival with the Town Hall extension (known as the Egg Box) in the background. Ref no: t04705 Photo: Picture Sheffield
7. Serious swordplay
A World Student Games fencing match at Graves Tennis and Leisure Centre on July 15, 1991. Ref no: s24756 Photo: Picture Sheffield
8. World stage
A Tibetan dance team performing on Fargate with Pinstone Street in the background during the World Student Games Cultural Festival. Ref no: t04691 Photo: Picture Sheffield