An Opening Ceremony will take place today to welcome the competing nations at the event.

A total of 249 athletes are registered to compete, representing 33 countries.

Competition is also due to begin tomorrow with a sprint relay.

Individual action is scheduled to begin on Wednesday (July 18) when the middle distance competition takes place.

The following two days will feature sprint and long distance races.

A relay competition will bring the Championships to a conclusion on Saturday (July 21).

Organisers will hold a Closing Ceremony after the final competition.

A total of 34 World University Championships are taking place in 2018.

The events were awarded by the International University Sports Federation.