A snapshot of congratulatory messages from Facebook
Ivan @ February 27, 2008 # No Comment Yet
We have broken the 5000 supporters mark on our Facebook group!
And here we have a snapshot of some congratulatory messages from our members.
Site improvements and a new contributor
Ivan @ February 26, 2008 # One Comment
Alrighty, after the dust has settled and the overwhelming feeling of becoming the first host of the Summer Youth Olympics has worn off, we have started to get things moving again. The bid has become a dream, but it’s just the start of a journey to the 2010 games.
As many of you would have found […]
Winning the bid, the video.
Ivan @ February 24, 2008 # No Comment Yet
We thank everyone for their tremendous support over the past 5 months that this site was set up. We set this and the Facebook group up to support the bid, which has now become reality.
We will continue to provide in-depth coverage of the developments in preparation to host the Games in 2010. Look forward to […]
WE WON
Ivan @ February 21, 2008 # 39 Comments
Singapore has been awarded the right to host the 2010 Summer Youth Olympic Games.
A picture is worth a thousand words. We won!
We congratulate Singapore on her win to host the 2010 Summer Youth Olympics. We would like to extend our most sincere congratulations to the members of bid committee for a job well-done, for without […]
Live News Update.
Ivan @ February 21, 2008 # 7 Comments
I’m writing live, covering the web cast. All times are in GMT.
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Live coverage:
11am: Intoduction in French, English
11.07: Sports is not playing computer games.
11.09: Talk by various youth atheletes in different languages. Importance of sports, etc.
11.10: Hosts gives introduction to all 9 candidate cities that started with the bid. Plays video […]
International media coverage for bid.
Ivan @ February 21, 2008 # No Comment Yet
As we countdown towards the bid results tomorrow, here’s a round up of the news coverage we have received worldwide:
The Canadian Press: Singapore and Moscow await vote to select host for 1st Youth Olympics in 2010
The Guardian, UK: Singapore, Moscow in David v Goliath Youth Games race
International Herald Tribune: Singapore thinks […]
An open letter to our supporters
Ivan @ February 20, 2008 # 5 Comments
Dear Supporter,
We would like to thank you for your support for SGYouthOlympics.Com and our Facebook group, the online campaign to support the Singapore Youth Olympic Games 2010 bid.
We would like to remind you that the results for the postal vote will be announced on Thursday 21 February 2008, 7pm Singapore Time, 11am UTC. The winning […]
Boys’ Town holds event in support of SYOG2010!
Ivan @ February 19, 2008 # No Comment Yet
As I mentioned before, it’s not only the individuals who have been actively supporting the bid, many organisations have also pitched in and shown their support in many different ways. Here we have an event by Boys’ Town showing one of the many creative ways to promote the Olympic spirit and our bid.
As part of […]
Details of the Live Webcast of Annoucement
Ivan @ February 18, 2008 # 3 Comments
11:00 GMT - 21 February 2008: announcement ceremony of 2010 Youth Olympic Games
The Youth Olympic Games (YOG) bring together and celebrate the world’s best young athletes. They innovate in educating and debating Olympic values and societal challenges. The YOG share and celebrate the cultures of the world in a festive atmosphere. Follow the live announcement […]
Singaporeans in London supporting the Youth Olympic Games bid!
Ivan @ February 18, 2008 # No Comment Yet
I might be based in London, but there is no way we’ll miss out on cheering on the bid! If Singaporeans at home are doing their part, so will we in London.
The Singapore UK Association (SUKA) and UK Singapore Student Council (UKSSC) gave a loud and resounding endorsement to the bid last night at the […]
