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1 st Summer Youth Olympic Games

1 st Summer Youth Olympic Games. Overview of Y O G 20 10.

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1 st Summer Youth Olympic Games

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  1. 1st Summer Youth Olympic Games

  2. Overview of YOG2010 • The Youth Olympic Games (YOG) are planned to be an international multi-sport event held every four years in staggered summer and winter events complementing the current Olympic Games, and will feature athletes between the ages of 14 and 18. • The idea for such an event was envisioned in 2001 by International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Jacques Rogge and approved by the IOC in 2007.

  3. Differences Between YOG2010 and the Traditional Olympic Games • The sports contested at these games will be the same as those scheduled for the traditional Games, but with a limited number of disciplines and events. Eg; IOC does not want to include the water polo and synchronized swimming disciplines of aquatics • No national flags or anthems will be utilized. During medal ceremonies, only the Olympic flag and anthem will be seen so as to deemphasize international competition.

  4. Why Singapore to hostYOG2010? Singapore will host the inaugural 2010 Youth Olympic Games (YOG) because • Singapore's concept fully embraces the Olympic values, with fully integrated Sports, Education and Culture programmes to engage and inspire young people. As a diverse community with many languages and cultures, • Singapore is 'united and committed as a country', in its enthusiasm to host the 2010 Youth Olympic Games.

  5. The YOG2010 Logo Spirit Of Youth – the Singapore 2010 YOG Logo – celebrates Singapore 2010 in an adventurous, open and fun way. It evokes the Singaporean sense of confidence and progress. The Three Core Vaues of YOG 2010 : Friendship, Respect and Excellence

  6. The YOG2010Logo The Flame of Passion The intense red flame represents the passion to learn and the power of positive thinking. Red is also the national colour of Singapore. The Crescent of Tomorrow The crescent reflects dynamic youth, full of promise. It has lush green and calm blue colours of a tropical island city. The Star of Champions The rich purple star symbolises excellence and the pride of athletes representing one’s nation. The Singapore 2010 Wordmark Its active appearance comprises individual and unique characters that signify harmony among the diverse participants.

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