Singapore Youth Olympic Games 14 August 2010 to 26 August 2010

As the flames of the YOG Torch dim and disappear, we bid farewell to all YOG athletes and guests from around the world.

We hope you had a wonderful and memorable time enjoying special moments at the world's first Youth Olympic Games.

To all YOG athletes, YOG staff, YOG volunteers and everyone connected to the Youth Olympic Games in one way or another, well done and a big thank you for a successful and never-to-be-forgotten first Youth Olympic Games!

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Singapore YOG

Singapore YOG refers to the Singapore Youth Olympic Games.

This is a reminder to all future Singapore YOG sportsmen, Singapore YOG sports women, Singapore YOG sports boys, Singapore YOG sports girls and all others interested in Singapore YOG sports that the Singapore YOG will be held for the first time in Singapore from 14 August 2010 to 26 August 2010.

This first-of-its-kind Singapore YOG will be a sporting event like no other that will involve youths from many countries of the world.

All countries participating in the Singapore YOG will come together this August 2010 to give their best in the sporting events, in the spirit of friendship.

We wish all participants in the Singapore YOG 2010 a fruitful and enjoyable stay in Singapore.

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Olympic Values

With the Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games coming to town in 2010, do you know what are the Olympic values? What are they?

Clue: The answers to the Olympic values may be seen in this photo by whyohgee.

photo credit: whyohgee via flickr

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Singaporean Ng Ser Miang Elected IOC Vice-President

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) elected Singaporean Ng Ser Miang as a Vice-President of the IOC on 9 October 2009 at the 121st IOC Session.

Mr Ng Ser Miang was an IOC Executive Board Member before his successful election.

In Singapore, he holds the post of Vice President of the Singapore National Olympic Council (SNOC) and is the Chairman of the Singapore Youth Olympic Games Organising Committee (SYOGOC).

Flickr photo of Ng Ser Miang by cats-eye-view.

The latest list of IOC Executive Board Members:

President: Jacque Rogge

Vice-Presidents: Thomas Bach, Zaiqing Yu, Mario Pescante and Ser Miang Ng

Members: Sam Ramsamy, Gerhard Heiberg, Denis Oswald, René Fasel, Mario Vázquez Raña, Frank Fredericks, Nawal El Moutawakel, Richard L. Carrión, Craig Reedie and John Coates.

Congratulations to Singaporean Ng Ser Miang on being elected IOC Vice-President.

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Why Singapore Was Chosen As Venue For First YOG

Why was Singapore chosen as the venue for the first YOG?

Singapore is an exciting destination, one that is vibrant, cosmopolitan, culturally rich and diverse; it is a global city to live, work, and play.

It respects people of all races and religions and believes in fair play, honesty and integrity.

Singapore’s innovative and exciting programmes for the inaugural YOG will support and strengthen the Olympic Movement and ensure that the legacy of the Games is felt long after they have ended.

Singapore also has world class sport facilities and an excellent transport infrastructure which are integral for the successful staging of the Games.

source: FAQ on Official Singapore Youth Olympic Games site.

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