Asian Youth Games 2009
Saturday, December 27, 2008 @ 11:36 AM
The 1st Asian Youth Games will be held in Singapore from June 29, 2009 to July 7, 2009 in 80 sporting events.The Games
The plan for the Youth Games was part of Singapore’s bid to stage the 2010 Summer Youth Olympics (YOG).[2] The purpose is to allow youths to use the chance to benchmark their performances against youth teams from Asian nations. The Games will also provide Singapore with an opportunity to test organisational and logistical capabilities in advance of the 2010 YOG.[3]
[edit] Participants
The Singapore Asian Youth Games 2009 will see an estimated 1000 athletes aged between 14 and 17 from 45 countries competing in more than 80 sporting events.[4]
Sports and venues
Attempts were made to stage all 26 YOG sports but, due to time and resource constraints, Singapore and the Olympic Council of Asia trimmed it to nine.[2][4]
The Asian Youth Games and the 2010 Summer Youth Olympic Games are expected to use the same competition venues.[6]
Venue
Sports
Toa Payoh Swimming Complex
Aquatics (Diving)
Singapore Sports School
Aquatics (Swimming)
Bishan Stadium
Athletics, Football
Siloso Beach
Beach volleyball
Anglican High
3-on-3 Basketball
National Sailing Centre
Sailing
Toa Payoh Sports Hall
Table Tennis
Downtown East
Bowling
SAFRA Yishun
Shooting
[edit] Games Village
NTUC Downtown East will be the Games Village for athletes and officials.
[edit] Budget
The organisation of the Games, to be spearheaded by the Singapore Sports Council, is expected to cost at least $13 million, which is part of the $130 million for YOG.
You may participate in this too next year. The class will support you!
