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Friday, June 19
The 1st Asian Youth Games will be held in Singapore from June 29, 2009 to July 7, 2009 in over 90 sporting events.
The Games
The plan for the Asian Youth Games was part of Singapore’s bid to stage the 2010 Summer Youth Olympics (YOG). 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.
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.
Participating NOCs
All or most of the Olympic Council of Asia’s 45 member nations are expected to compete.
* Afghanistan
* Bangladesh
* Bhutan
* Bahrain
* Brunei
* Cambodia
* China
* Hong Kong, China
* Indonesia
* India
* Iran
* Iraq
* Jordan
* Japan
* Kazakhstan
* Kyrgyzstan
* Korea
* Kuwait
* Lao PDR
* Lebanon
* Macau, China
* Malaysia
* Maldives
* Mongolia
* Myanmar
* Nepal
* Oman
* Pakistan
* Philippines
* Palestine
* DPR Korea
* Qatar
* Saudi Arabia
* Singapore
* Sri Lanka
* Syria
* Thailand
* Tajikistan
* Turkmenistan
* Timor-Leste
* Chinese Taipei[N 1]
* United Arab Emirates
* Uzbekistan
* Vietnam
* Yemen
The 45 countries are in the colour of the Olympic rings.
Sports and venues
Aquatics-Swimming will be held here in the Singapore Sports School
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.
The Asian Youth Games and the 2010 Summer Youth Olympic Games are expected to use the same competition venues.
Toa Payoh Swimming Complex Aquatics (Diving)
Singapore Sports School Aquatics (Swimming)
Bishan Stadium Athletics
Jalan Besar Stadium Football
Siloso Beach Beach volleyball
Anglican High School 3-on-3 Basketball
National Sailing Centre Sailing
Toa Payoh Sports Hall Table Tennis
Orchid Country Club Bowling
SAFRA Yishun Shooting
Games Village
NTUC Downtown East originally was the planned Games Village for athletes and officials. However, a recent decision was made to move the Games Village to central Singapore at Swissotel The Stamford.
Opening ceremony
Themed Asia's Youth, Our Future, the inaugural Asian Youth Games opening ceremony on June 29 will be held in the Singapore Indoor Stadium. More than 1,400 performers from 20 schools and tertiary institutions are taking part in the opening ceremony. The opening ceremony will be graced by Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. Representatives from the Olympic Council of Asia and the Singapore National Olympic Council will also be present.
Theme Song
The theme song entitled Asia's Youth, Our Future was unveiled on March 19, 2009.
The song carries the message of hope and friendship and was composed by musician Iskandar Ismail, and written jointly by Jose Raymond and Hoo Cher Liek.
The singers are Nathan Hartono and Lian Kim Selby.
Mascot
Frasia, which means Friends of Asia, is the name of the official mascot for the 1st Asian Youth Games.The mascot embodies the values and spirit of the Asian Youth Games. The sprightly lion exemplifies friendship, respect and excellence. It constitutes a spirited representation of young hearts and minds in pursuit of sporting excellence.
~by si hui 3/6
The Games
The plan for the Asian Youth Games was part of Singapore’s bid to stage the 2010 Summer Youth Olympics (YOG). 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.
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.
Participating NOCs
All or most of the Olympic Council of Asia’s 45 member nations are expected to compete.
* Afghanistan
* Bangladesh
* Bhutan
* Bahrain
* Brunei
* Cambodia
* China
* Hong Kong, China
* Indonesia
* India
* Iran
* Iraq
* Jordan
* Japan
* Kazakhstan
* Kyrgyzstan
* Korea
* Kuwait
* Lao PDR
* Lebanon
* Macau, China
* Malaysia
* Maldives
* Mongolia
* Myanmar
* Nepal
* Oman
* Pakistan
* Philippines
* Palestine
* DPR Korea
* Qatar
* Saudi Arabia
* Singapore
* Sri Lanka
* Syria
* Thailand
* Tajikistan
* Turkmenistan
* Timor-Leste
* Chinese Taipei[N 1]
* United Arab Emirates
* Uzbekistan
* Vietnam
* Yemen
The 45 countries are in the colour of the Olympic rings.
Sports and venues
Aquatics-Swimming will be held here in the Singapore Sports School
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.
The Asian Youth Games and the 2010 Summer Youth Olympic Games are expected to use the same competition venues.
Toa Payoh Swimming Complex Aquatics (Diving)
Singapore Sports School Aquatics (Swimming)
Bishan Stadium Athletics
Jalan Besar Stadium Football
Siloso Beach Beach volleyball
Anglican High School 3-on-3 Basketball
National Sailing Centre Sailing
Toa Payoh Sports Hall Table Tennis
Orchid Country Club Bowling
SAFRA Yishun Shooting
Games Village
NTUC Downtown East originally was the planned Games Village for athletes and officials. However, a recent decision was made to move the Games Village to central Singapore at Swissotel The Stamford.
Opening ceremony
Themed Asia's Youth, Our Future, the inaugural Asian Youth Games opening ceremony on June 29 will be held in the Singapore Indoor Stadium. More than 1,400 performers from 20 schools and tertiary institutions are taking part in the opening ceremony. The opening ceremony will be graced by Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. Representatives from the Olympic Council of Asia and the Singapore National Olympic Council will also be present.
Theme Song
The theme song entitled Asia's Youth, Our Future was unveiled on March 19, 2009.
The song carries the message of hope and friendship and was composed by musician Iskandar Ismail, and written jointly by Jose Raymond and Hoo Cher Liek.
The singers are Nathan Hartono and Lian Kim Selby.
Mascot
Frasia, which means Friends of Asia, is the name of the official mascot for the 1st Asian Youth Games.The mascot embodies the values and spirit of the Asian Youth Games. The sprightly lion exemplifies friendship, respect and excellence. It constitutes a spirited representation of young hearts and minds in pursuit of sporting excellence.
~by si hui 3/6