2010 Youth Olympics Games

Singapore 2010 Summer Youth Olympics Games

Singapore will be hosting the inaugural 2010 Youth Olympic Games (YOG). According to the Singapore National Olympic Council (SNOC), Singapore's concept fully embraces the Olympic values, with fully integrated Sports, Education and Culture programmes to engage and inspire young people. As a diverse community with many languages and cultures, Singapore is 'united and committed as a country', in its enthusiasm to host the 2010 Youth Olympic Games.

About the Youth Olympic Games

The 2010 Summer Youth Olympic Games (officially known as 1st Summer Youth Olympic Games) is the inaugural Youth Olympic Games, a major international sports and cultural festival to be celebrated in the tradition of the Summer Olympic Games from August 14 to August 26, 2010, during the XXIX Olympiad. The Games will be held in Singapore, in a decision announced on 21 February 2008 after mail voting by 105 IOC members.

Youth Olympic Games Overview

The Youth Olympic Games (YOG) will be a new highlight on the world's sporting calendar.

A pioneering initiative by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the YOG will be an Olympic Games for 14-18 year olds.

Featuring 26 sports, including some innovativeones such as beach wrestling and BMX biking, the YOG will showcase the best the world'syouth has to offer.

The successful host city can expect to welcome up to 3,200 athletes and 800 officials during the maximum 12-day Summer Games period.

But the Games will be about much more than sport. There will be a whole range of educational and cultural activities.

The first YOG, to be held in 2010, will be the dawn of a new era – an era that Singapore hopes help usher in.

Why Singapore for the 2010 Youth Olympic Games?

Singapore has the vision, desire and ability to host a wonderful inaugural Youth Olympic Games in 2010.

Here are some reasons we believe Singapore stands out:

• Our island is a global success story, an international destination with a truly cosmopolitan mix of ages, races and cultures.
• As a young nation, Singapore understands the importance of young people, and we’re investing heavily in their future.
• We share and champion similar values with the Olympic Movement - excellence, friendship and respect.
• Our sports facilities are world-class and we continue to invest heavily in our venues, capabilities and transport infrastructure.
• We would feature innovative and exciting elements to support and strengthen the Olympic Movement and ensure that the legacy of the Games is felt long after they have ended.

How to get involved in the 2010 Youth Olympic Games

Voice Your Congratulation
Share your joy at http://www.singapore2010.sg and type your congratulatory message.

Youth.SG
Online youth zine Youth.SG has a dedicated Youth Olympic Games (YOG) section, with the latest features, news, events and contests in support of Singapore's bid. Recent offerings include whimsical Internet TV series Play Clinic 101, where youth experts give the lowdown on the sports they play; and the Video Torch Relay competition, where youth submit clips of passing on a torch to relay their hopes for a successful YOG in Singapore.

Community Network
Join the Singapore2010 networks set up in Facebook called Support Singapore Youth Olympics Games 2010 Bid and Friendster called S2010 today!

Singapore 2010 official website