Merry Christmas!
Ivan @ December 24, 2007 # No Comment Yet
It’s a quiet Christmas here in Europe, so to everyone out there, have a Merry Christmas!
In case anyone’s interested, Redsports.sg is running a signature campaign to get 2010 signatures, so head on over to pen down your sig!
While we are at this, the Facebook group has hit over 2000 members! Keep it coming!
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Hitch in S’pore’s bid is cleared
Ivan @ December 20, 2007 # No Comment Yet
A short excerpt of news from a recent Straits Times article by Terence Voon.
THE only hitch in Singapore’s bid to host the inaugural Youth Olympics in 2010 has been smoothed out, says the Republic’s International Olympic Committee (IOC) member Ng Ser Miang.
In the IOC’s initial report last month, Singapore scored well in all but one […]
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Viewing issues
Ivan @ December 14, 2007 # No Comment Yet
There has been feedback that some people have having issues viewing this website using Microsoft’s Internet Explorer. I will do my best to identify and fix the problems. Until then, please bear with me or use an alternative browser, such as Firefox by Mozilla.
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Singapore team presents to IOC
Ivan @ December 14, 2007 # No Comment Yet
The Singapore delegation made a presentation to the IOC via video conference on the 14th December, sending out clear messages of confidence of preparation and safety for it’s participants.
‘If the IOC chooses a small young city for the inaugural YOG, the IOC will send a powerful signal that the Olympic spirit will touch many more […]
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Oops!
Ivan @ December 12, 2007 # No Comment Yet
Oops, sorry for the lack of updates. Christmas season’s approaching and things are heating up in college. Haven’t had much time to keep up totally with recent news, but I doubt I missed much. Time for some updates.
Looks like we got featured on Zaobao (Mandarin link) recently.
SEA Games is still on going, so best wishes […]
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Singapore moves closer.
Ivan @ November 20, 2007 # No Comment Yet
Singapore has been named one of the leading contenders for the 2010 Youth Olympics Games, a close second just behind Moscow.
Singapore moves closer to hosting Youth Olympics, Straits Times Interactive 20-11-2007
SINGAPORE has emerged as among the front runners to host the inaugural Youth Olympic Games in 2010.
The Republic and Moscow top a shortlist of five […]
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May not be Youth Olympics related but…
Ivan @ November 19, 2007 # No Comment Yet
The Lions enter World Cup group stage for first time, after a 1-1 draw in Tajikistan for a 3-1 aggregate allowing them to advance into the group stages for the first time in our sporting history. It may not be much, but it is a landmark for sports development in Singapore!
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Businesses show their support for 2010.
Ivan @ November 8, 2007 # No Comment Yet
Businesses are getting their hands dirty as well!
Businesses back Youth Olympics bid
Using T-shirts, stickers, decals, web ads and more - that’s how businesses here will be spreading the word about Singapore’s bid to host the first Youth Olympics in 2010.
Over 100 representatives from 80 companies today pledged their support during the first of many engagement […]
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A new high.
Ivan @ November 4, 2007 # No Comment Yet
Our Facebook group has reached 1225 members, which is a really impressive number.
With power comes responsibility, and Facebook doesn’t believe I’ll wield such power with care and will not allow us to message all members of the group. Thus we can no longer keep the group updated via the messaging systems. We will rely on […]
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News Roundup
Ivan @ November 4, 2007 # No Comment Yet
* Youth Olympics News
- 23 October 2007: Singapore’s Bid for the Youth Olympic Games Leaves for Lausanne.
http://www.singapore2010.sg/news/press-release-23oct07.aspx
- 29 October 2007
Singapore Unveils Game Plan for the 2010 Youth Olympic Games. Includes Game Village, Digital Concierge and more.
http://www.singapore2010.sg/news/press-release-29oct07.aspx
* Media
- 29 October 2007
TODAY newspaper write up
- 20 October 2007
Radio Singapore International segment on Singapore2010
http://www.rsi.sg/chinese/citypulse/view/20071026204500/1/gb/.html
* Grassroots Activities
- Group of […]
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