Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games

On 21st February 2008, Singapore won the right to host the 2010 Summer Youth Olympic Games (2010 YOG). With a budget of $75.5 million and factors such as its high connectivity with the world, its youthfulness as an independent country and its reputation for multi-racial harmony helped Singapore win the bid.


Singapore started preparing for this event by holding the first ever Asian Youth Games from June 29, 2009 to July 7, 2009. The Asian Youth Games allowed Singapore to test organisational and logistical capabilities in preparation for the 2010 YOG so that they would have a better idea of unforeseen circumstances and would know how to react to it.

Archery Athletics Badminton Basketball Boxing Canoeing Cycling

Diving Equestrian Fencing Football/Soccer Gymnastics Handball Hockey

Judo Modern pentathlon Rowing Sailing Shooting Swimming Table tennis

Taekwondo Tennis Triathlon Volleyball Weightlifting Wrestling

Above are the 26 different sport pictograms that have a distinctive, contemporary graphic style that will make them a highly recognisable feature of the inaugural Youth Olympic Games.

A total of 26 sports will be featured, for a total of 31 disciplines. This includes two disciplines under the IOC classification of aquatics (diving and swimming), and two for Gymnastics (Artistic and Rhythmic).

2010 YOG would boost tourism in Singapore due to the increase inflow of people from all around the world who are part of the 2010 YOG and they can also tour Singapore during their leisure time when they are not competing or training. It also brings about more people to Singapore as they would want to watch the event taking place right before their eyes.

Even the mascots are beckoning for you to come on down to Singapore to join us in this international event of the year. It would definitely be an enjoyable experience with all the preparation and buzz talk of the 2010 YOG.

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