youth Olympic Games 2010 in Singapore
2010 Youth Olympic Games

2010 Youth Olympic Games

Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games is an international multi-sport event for youths that is taking place in the city-state of Singapore, on 14–26 August 2010, in the XXIX Olympiad.

Christine Ridenour looked to making history as the first medallist ever in the Youth Olympics. New Zealander Aaron Barclay has amazed the triathlon world by winning the men’s individual event at the Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games.

Youth Olympics 2010 Host city – Singapore

Singapore Youth Olympics 2010

Nations participating – 170 (estimated)
Athletes participating – 3,500 (estimated)
Events – 184 in 26 sports
Opening ceremony – August 14
Closing ceremony – August 26
Stadium – The Float at Marina Bay

Singapore President Receives Gold Olympic Order

The International Olympic Committee honoured the President of the Republic of Singapore, Mr S R Nathan today with the Gold Olympic Order, its most esteemed tribute to individuals who have upheld the ideals of the Olympic movement and have advanced the cause of sport in the world.

Dr. Jacques Rogge, President of the IOC, bestowed the Gold Order on President Nathan in a presentation at The Float@Marina Bay prior to the Opening Ceremony of the Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games. Following the award, 108 members of the International Olympic Committee were officially presented to President Nathan.

On 13 August, the IOC had presented the Gold Olympic Order to Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong as well, in recognition of Singapore’s hosting of the inaugural Youth Olympic Games and the country’s outstanding merit in embracing and embodying the values and ideals espoused by the Olympic Movement.

About Singapore 2010 – Blazing the Trail

Singapore is hosting the inaugural Youth Olympic Games (YOG) from August 14 to 26, 2010. The Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games will receive some 5,000 athletes and officials from the 204 National Olympic Committees (NOCs), along with estimated 1,900 media representatives, 20,000 local and international volunteers, and 320,000 spectators. Young athletes – aged between 14 and 18 years – will compete in 26 sports and take part in the Culture and Education Programme.

The Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games aims to inspire youth around the world to embrace, embody and express the Olympic values of Excellence, Friendship and Respect. It will create a lasting sports, culture and education legacy for Singapore and youths from around the world, as well as enhance and elevate the sporting culture locally and regionally.

For more information, please visit www.singapore2010.sg.