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This 107-page report on the Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games (YOG) covers Singapore’s journey to bid and host the world’s first Youth Olympic Games. Key facts and figures are provided alongside personal accounts from athletes, volunteers and organisers.
The report - colourful, photo-rich and visually stunning – provides a thorough and comprehensive account of the Singapore 2010 YOG from preparation to the 12 days of non-stop sporting events to post-game reflections. The cultural and educational activities, woven into the fabric of the Singapore 2010 YOG, made it the world’s first Olympic event with equal emphasis on culture and education.
Prologue (3MB)
Inspiring Youth. Sporting Singapore. Connecting People.
· The Vision for the Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games
· The Guiding Principles and Values for Singapore 2010
Chapter 1: The Beginning (4.6MB)
Preparing for the Games
· Singapore’s bid to host the world’s first Youth Olympic Games
· Challenges awaiting the Organising Committee
· Creating the logo and mascots for Singapore 2010
· Counting Down to Singapore 2010
· Journey of the Olympic Flame from Greece to Singapore
· Preparing our Venues and Facilities
· Choosing and Designing the Sporting Events
· Setting up and Designing the Youth Olympic Village @ NTU
Chapter 2: Building Bonds (4.9MB)
12-Days of Sports, Culture & Education
· Accounts of the Olympic Spirit
· Dramatic and Rousing Opening Ceremony
· Top Performances
· Career Moments
· Dramatic Wins and Losses
· Personal Breakthroughs
· Cultural & Educational Programmes for Athletes
· Moving and Memorable Closing Ceremony
· Awards & Accolades
Chapter 3: Beyond Expectations (4.4MB)
Reflections on Excellence, Friendship and Respect
· World’s First Olympics with Equal Emphasis on Culture & Education
· New & Innovative Sporting Events Created at Singapore 2010
· Treasure Trove of Lifelong Friendships and Bonds
· 20,000 Incredible Volunteers
· Wholehearted Support from International Communities
· YOG, a milestone in the Olympic Movement
· Events & Participation by the Community
· Blazing the Trail and Passing the Baton to China
Epilogue (6.4MB)
Inspiring Youth. Sporting Singapore. Connecting People.
· Turning the Dream into Reality
· Life Lessons
Key Statistics: Facts & Figures (2.5MB)
Games (e.g. accreditation, participation levels and attendance)
· Youth Olympic Village (e.g. residents, facilities, services and recreational activities)
· Language Services (e.g. interpreters and translations services)
· Game Operations (e.g. airport, F&B, bottled drinks, transport, IT and logistics)
· Environment Initiatives (e.g. energy and water savings)
· Media Coverage (e.g. broadcast and news coverage, web and social media traffic)
· Partners & Sponsors (e.g. number of sponsors, advisors, official partners and Olympic partners)
· Youth Engagement and Community Outreach (e.g. school and festival participation)