After Singapore was nominated as the host of the inaugural Youth Olympic Games which is to be held from the 14th to the 26th of August 2010, celebrations were called for, as the country saw this as one of its most important global events. As the summer version of the games is the first one of its kind, Singapore is left with the monumental task of making this event a memorable affair for all parties involved, from the athletes to the spectators.
The Youth Olympic Games is a global event which is to be held every four years after its inaugural chapter in 2010. These games are a multi-sport event that will feature athletes who are between the age of 14 and 18. Similar to the Olympic Games, the Youth Olympic Games will have two aspects separated as winter and summer versions. The summer version of this major event in Singapore is to be carried out during the course of twelve days while the winter version will go on for a maximum of nine days.
The Youth Olympic Games in Singapore will feature approximately 5000 participants and officials from 205 countries around the world. The purpose of organizing such an event, according to the International Olympic Committee is to promote the Olympic spirit among youngsters worldwide. No less than 26 different sports are to be contested during the course the inaugural games, in a number of venues across the country such as Bishan Sports Hall, East Coast Park, Jalan Besar Stadium, Kallang Tennis Centre and Singapore Indoor Stadium. Archery, athletics, badminton, basketball, cycling, handball, sailing, judo, hockey, shooting and volleyball are but a few of these sporting events.
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