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Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games
Singapore will be hosting the inaugural Youth Olympic Games (YOG) from 14 to 26 August 2010. The Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games will receive some 3,600 athletes and
800 officials from the 205 National Olympic Committees (NOCs), along with estimated
800 media representatives, 20,000 local and international volunteers, and more than
500,000 spectators. Young athletes – aged between 14 and 18 years – will compete in
26 sports and take part in 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