I know this is my second post in a day, but this is amusing stuff. Basically, Singapore is hosting the first Youth Olympic Games (YOG) in 2010. To allow Asia's youth athletes to have a preparation, part of the candidature document for Singapore's bid for YOG stated that they would organise AYG (Asian Youth Games) in 2009 (this year).

The following stuff is mostly from their website: http://ayg2009.ssc.gov.sg/publish/ayg2009/en/about_ayg_2009.html

1st Asian Youth Games Singapore 2009
AYG Fact Sheet

Event Background

- The Asian Youth Games (AYG) was first mooted as part of Singapore's Youth Olympic Games (YOG) bid in 2007

- The Olympic Council of Asia's (OCA) Executive Board unanimously agreed to award the hosting of the 1st AYG to Singapore on 3rd April 2008

- The decision to let Singapore host the first ever AYG was approved by all 45 members of the OCA on 6th April 2008

Event Objectives

- To gather the youth from around Asia in a celebration of youth, sports and learning

- To provide a platform for youths in Asia to engage in friendly competition and imbibe the Olympic sporting values of excellence, friendship and respect

- To provide a forum for learning, cultural exchange and friendship among the youth

Official Slogan

"Asia's Youth, Our Future"

Official Logo

- The highly vibrant and energised star symbol is a unique combination of two overlapping and complementary starbursts. This visual closeness of two stars that merge into one reflects the strong ties that have bonded over the years amongst the Asian countries for this international sporting event.

- The star also symbolises the excellence each participating sportsman and sportswoman brings, and we salute their sportsmanship with a blue-green athlete embedded within the star symbol.

- A synergy of dynamic colour palette highlights the diverse participating Asian nations that come together in celebration of youth, sports and friendship.

- Official Logo Designer: Brainwave Brand Development & Communications

Event Details
- Dates of competition: 29 June - 7 July 2009

- No. of sports competed: 9 sports - Aquatics (Swimming and Diving), Athletics, Bowling, Basketball FIBA 33 (3-on-3), Beach Volleyball, Football, Sailing, Shooting and Table-Tennis

- No of Sports Events: 90

- Age of athletes: 14 to 17 years old

- About 1,400 athletes from 45 countries are anticipated to compete at the 1st AYG Singapore 2009

I have a feeling that we, as RSP students are probably going to be called out to do something...just like for the twinning programme next year.

There's more stuff on their website. Go and have a look!