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Athletes for Youth Games to stay in NTU campus instead.

Ivan @ August 4, 2008 # No Comment Yet

In a surprise announcement, the YOG organising committee said the althletes and officials of the 1st Youth Olympics will be sited at the Nayang Technological University - National Institute of Education (NTU-NIE) campus in Jurong West.

Originally the participants were planned to be sited at the University Town of the National University of Singapore, but spiraling […]

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Youths contribute YOG ideas

Ivan @ June 29, 2008 # 2 Comments

Singapore’s looking at different avenues and collecting opinions from many various sources for the inaugural Youth Games.

Youths contribute YOG ideas
UP TO a few days ago, Lee Shie Yar had only heard about Singapore hosting the inaugural Youth Olympic Games in 2010. But had no idea how she could get involved.
Then, the Singapore Polytechnic student was […]

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S’pore to host first Asian Youth Games in 2009

Ivan @ June 24, 2008 # One Comment

Singapore will host the first Asian Youth Olympics in preparation for 2010 Youth Olympics.

S’pore to host first Asian Youth Games next year
FIRST Asia, then the world. Singapore will welcome about 1,000 young athletes from 44 countries next July for the first Asian Youth Games.
The Olympic Council of Asia has given Singapore the nod to […]

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Preparations for Youth Olympics are on track

Ivan @ May 27, 2008 # No Comment Yet

PREPARATIONS for Singapore’s hosting of the inaugural Youth Olympic Games (YOG) in 2010 are on track, said Minister for Community Development, Youth and Sports Vivian Balakrishnan.
In a written reply to a query from Mr Seah Kian Peng (Marine Parade GRC), Dr Balakrishnan noted that the construction of the Youth Olympic Village is on schedule, and […]

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Singapore needs about 40 horses

Ivan @ May 1, 2008 # 4 Comments

Oh well, planning every event will have its difficulties, looks like the Youth Olympics will face some too.

Singapore needs about 40 horses
ORGANISERS of the Youth Olympic Games (YOG) in 2010 have hit a snag: not enough horses for the equestrian competition.
The Equestrian Federation of Singapore (EFS) needs about 40 showjumping horses because YOG competitors will […]

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Youth Olympics to focus on ‘achievement and excellence’

Ivan @ April 14, 2008 # No Comment Yet

News about the Olympic torch being in Singapore for the inaugural Youth Olympics in 2010, and the focus of the Youth Olympics.

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Teo Chee Hean calls on S’poreans to support YOG

Ivan @ April 10, 2008 # No Comment Yet

After the tremendous support from Singaporeans during the bidding, Teo, the president of the Singapore National Olympic Council, again called upon the people to make the Games a success.

SUPPORT from youth, businesses and the man in the street helped Singapore clinch the rights to host the 2010 Youth Olympic Games (YOG).
Yesterday, Defence Minister Teo Chee […]

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Youth Games preparations to kick into high gear this month

Ivan @ April 9, 2008 # No Comment Yet

Singapore learns from the experts!

IN BEIJING - SINGAPORE’S preparations for the inaugural Youth Games in 2010 go into full swing later this month, following a top-level meeting with the International Olympics Committee (IOC). Mr Ng Ser Miang, chairman of the Singapore Youth Olympic Games Organising Committee (SYOGOC), said there will be a ‘full download of […]

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Singapore signs host city contract for the 2010 Youth Olympic Games

Ivan @ April 5, 2008 # No Comment Yet

Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, representing the Singapore government and President Jacques Rogge for the IOC sign the contract for YOG2010.

SINGAPORE and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) sealed the deal on Monday for the 2010 Youth Olympic Games.
The ceremony took place at the Istana at about 7.30 pm with Minister for Community Development, Youth and Sports (MCYS), […]

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IOC President to visit Singapore

Ivan @ April 4, 2008 # No Comment Yet

Ok, sorry for the lack of updates, my team’s just overwhelmed with personal issues these two weeks.
We know there’s a problem with the registration, and will get that fixed ASAP. Until then, please send your registrations to **syog2010@gmail.com**. Next, the updates!

IOC President to visit S’pore to check out YOG preparations
THE President of the International […]

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