During the March holidays, some of our Sec3 sports leaders went back to school to make the Youth Olympic Corner. We took 3 days to complete the notice board and the flags. Throughout these 3 days, we not only put up everything, but we also gain more knowledge and know more about the Youth Olympic Games.

On the first day, we spent most of our time in the computer lab, doing our research about the Youth Olympic Games. And discussed how we are going to fill the board with information of the Youth Olympic Games. We planned out everything and printed the information and flags. It was a productive morning. We hanged the flags and we called it a day.
The next day, we came back and started to design and put up the information on the board. We had an enjoyable time, not only making the board; we also got to know one another better. We did almost everything. Hence, on the third day, we came back just to touch up on it. Add on some more information and the board was completed.

Special thanks to Michelle, Farhana, Yvelyn, Hiumun, Wanying, Eugene, Sufirman, Daryl Chui, Ilyasa, Kumarran, Mike, Daryl Law and Miss Koh for helping out. THANK YOU(:

(Credit SYOGOC)


Worldwide, our country is recognized for its honesty, integrity, and commitment to fair play, the shares of IOC values of excellence, friendship and respect; all are everyday facts-of-life here.

We are renowned for our commitment to excellence - always striving to be the best, whether its in the quality of our housing, living environment, success at sports competitions or the strength of our economy.

And we continue to organise ourselves more efficiently, adapting to a changing world and making a better use of our resources to drive our continued success.

Our national strength is built upon strong family and community values with a deep sense of responsibility as individuals and as citizens.

Racial and religious and harmony and trust are founding principals of our nation, and we continue to reinforce those bonds and foster respect for one another.

Singapore was chosen to be the very first country to host the YOG.

Singapore has the vision, desire and ability to host a wonderful inaugural Youth Olympic Games in 2010. Here are some reasons why Singapore stands out:

1. Our island is a global success story, an international destination with a truly cosmopolitan mix of ages, races and cultures.
2. As a young nation, Singapore understands the importance of young people, and they're investing heavily in their future.
3. We share and champion similar values with the Olympic Movement - Excellence, Respect and Friendship.
4. Our sports facilities are world-class and we continue to invest heavily in our venues, capabilities and transport infrastructure.
5. We would feature innovative and exciting elements to support and strengthen the Olympic Movement and ensure that the legacy of the Games is felt long after they have ended.

The Youth Olympic Village for the inaugural games in Singapore in 2010 will now be located at the Nanyang Technological University (NTU) campus. The Olympic Village at NTU will comprise an Olympic Village Square and a cluster of residential halls on an adjoining site.

Some juice on the YOV:

• It is located 13km from the city centre and within 30 minutes of travelling time to all YOG sports venues
• It is built to the latest environmental standards on a compact 19 hectare former golf course, integrating residential, educational, cultural and recreational facilities in a seamless design which takes advantage of the natural lush terrain
• There will be a residential zone with eight 5 to 9-storey residential colleges, each consisting of either four- or six-room apartments
• It will provide 5000 beds – more than enough for the expected number of athletes and officials
• It will be equipped with state-of-the-art teaching and learning facilities, including village-wide wireless broadband for the youth athletes

Here's what the Village will look like in terms of layout if you're an eagle!

Africa

Botswana
Cameroon
Ghana
Kenya
Lesotho
Malawi
Mauritius
Mozambique
Namibia
Nigeria
Seychelles
Sierra
Leone
South Africa
Swaziland
Tanzania
The Gambia
Uganda
Zambia
Zimbabwe

Americas

Belize
Bermuda
Canada
Falkland Islands
Guyana
Newfoundland
St. Helena

Asia

Bangladesh
Brunei Darussalam
Hong Kong
India
Malaya
Malaysia
Maldives Pakistan
Sabah
Sarawak
Saudi Arabia
Singapore
Sri Lanka
Caribbean Anguilla
Antigua & Barbuda
Bahamas
Barbados
British Virgin Islands
Cayman Islands
Dominica
Grenada
Jamaica
Montserrat
St. Kitts & Nevis
St. Lucia
St. Vincent & The Grenadines
Trinidad & Tobago
Turks &Caicos Islands

Europe

Aden
Cyprus
England
Gibraltar
GuernseyIsle of Man Jersey
Malta
Northern Ireland
Scotland
Wales
Oceania
Australia
Cook Islands
Fiji
Kiribati
Nauru
New Zealand
Niue
Norfolk Island
Papua New Guinea
Samoa
Solomon Islands
Tonga
Tuvalu
Vanuatu

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. On July 6, 2007, IOC members at the 119th IOC session in Guatemala City approved the creation of a youth version of the Olympic Games

Education and culture are key components for this Youth edition. Not only does the education/culture aspect apply to athletes and participants, but also youth around the world and inhabitants of the host city and surrounding regions. Multi-lingual, multi-cultural, and multi-age requirements are the targets of the program which stress the themes of "Learning to know, learning to be, learning to do, and learning to leave together."

Each participating country would send at least four athletes. 170 countries are expected to participate in the 2010 Youth Summer Olympics. (There are over 200 National Olympic Committees, most of which participate at the "senior" Games). Participants will be grouped by age, for example, 14-15 years, and 16-18 years.