Inauguration Of University Games (1959)

Unissued / Unused material. Inauguration of the Italian University Games. Turin, Italy. Various shots entry of teams onto field and commencement of the parade. MS Marshal of the delegations in the middle of the field. Various shots proclamation of the opening of the 1959 University Games and raising of the standards at the sound of the anthem “Gaudeamus Igitur“. Various shots address by the Vice Presidents Oneglio and Cani. MS address by Tupini. Various shots entry of the scroll escorted by ten athletes of the Turin CUS representing the faculties. Various shots parade of the standards of the different Italian Universities. Various shots of the scroll being handed to the athlete who will take the oath. Various shots of the oath being read by Pucci, this is followed by the Italian national anthem. Various shots of the delegation leaving the field. Various full shots of the field. FILM ID:2742.1 A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT’S FULL OF GREAT DOCUME