Approved in July 2007 by the International Olympic Committee,
the inaugural 2010 Summer Youth Olympic Games (YOG) will be followed by the 2012 Winter YOG,
2014 Summer YOG, 2016 Winter YOG ... and so on ... in alternate years to the current "Professional" Olympic
Games.
Wait a minute. Not so fast.
Consider that at this time, it goes against common sense for humanity to accept further International Olympic Committee global
events at the moment we seek to protect our children by reducing carbon emissions.
The Youth Olympic Games would sensibly be launched in global celebration
once we have resolved the risk of climate change.
Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Committee Officials Attend Forum
2010 Youth Olympic Committee's chairman Ng Ser Miang and Director of Culture and Education Lee Pak Sing, are attending
the Sixth World Forum on Sport, Education and Culture in Busan South Korea September 25-27.
Participants at the forum organized
by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the Metropolitan City of Busan, includes IOC members, Olympic Games Organizing
Committees, and other international organizations. The forum will review the culture and education work undertaken by the
Olympic movement and chart future directions to further the sporting, cultural and educations mission of the Olympic movement.
IOC Decides to Systemically Increase CO2 Emissions
IOC President Jacques Rogge's creation of the bi-annual Youth Olympic Games will systemically increase unnecessary global
CO2 emissions. The risk of climate change effects all of us.
Simple questions for Rogge to answer: "Why launch
the inaugural Youth Olympic Games during this time of risk of climate change?" "What is the harm to hold off and
launch the Youth Olympic Games when the risk of climate change is better understood or under control?"
When Will the IOC announce the Youth Olympic Games in the US?
A few countries, including Singapore, are busy promoting the Youth Olympic Games. The link below
documents cash incentives paid out to Singapore athletes already in training.
Meanwhile,
in the US, families and potential youth athletes are clueless about the proposed Youth Olympic Games.
Boom
time for S'pore Sports
Along with Singapore's successful bid to host the inaugural Youth Olympic
Games (YOG) in 2010,that (sic)inspired the local bottled drinks company to launch a bursary for young
athletes two weeks ago. Called the Boost Academy, the initiative awards selected athletes, of ages between 14 and
18, with $500 cash and up to $1,000 worth of sports beverages.
IOC now using Conferences to Sell the Olympic Games to Cities: First Olympic Host City Summit In Lausanne
The first Summit for Olympic Host Cities will take place in Lausanne Switzerland from October 9 to 11 being organized by the
International Olympic Committee (IOC) and more than 20 International Sports Federations.
More than 30 cities are
participating in the summit, which will bring together cities that have organized, will organize, or are considering organizing
the Olympic or Youth Olympic Games, both summer and winter.
More Science Specialists Needed for Humanity's Race Against Global Warming
During this time of concern about global warming and sustainability, tomorrow's heros are today's youth
dedicated to the study of sciences.
The International Olympic Committee can more responsibily launch the Youth
Olympic Games as a global celebration when future generations have the global warming threat under control.
IOC President Jacques Rogge's creation of the bi-annual Youth Olympic Games will systemically increase unnecessary global
CO2 emissions. The risk of climate change effects all of us.
The first Summit for Olympic Host Cities will take place in Lausanne Switzerland from October 9 to 11 being organized by the
International Olympic Committee (IOC) and more than 20 International Sports Federations. 
The International Olympic Committee is selling an unknown to host cities. 
During this time of concern about global warming and sustainability, tomorrow's heros are today's youth
dedicated to the study of sciences.
