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The first-ever Youth Olympic Games are scheduled to be held in
Singapore August 14-26, 2010. Approved in July 2007 by the International Olympic Committee, the new global event will
have teenage athletes - 14 to 18 years old - compete in the same sports as those at the "Professional" Olympic
Games. 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 "Professional" Olympic Games.
Wait a minute, not so fast. The creation of the Youth
Olympic Games obviously gives the IOC and broadcasters a youth product to sell. But, is anyone concerned about the
young lives that run up against the commercial machine of the most powerful brand in the world? God Bless Nodar Kumaritashvili.
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Friday, September 26, 2008
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.
link: http://www.gamesbids.com/eng/youth_olympic_bids/other_youth_olympic_news/1216133748.html
Monday, September 22, 2008
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?"
Friday, September 19, 2008
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.
link: http://newpaper.asia1.com.sg/sports/story/0,4136,176853,00.html
Monday, September 15, 2008
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.
link: http://www.gamesbids.com/eng/other_news/1216133721.html
Friday, September 12, 2008
How will the World React?
 The International Olympic Committee is selling an unknown to host cities. How will the world react to announcement
of the second set of Summer and Winter Olympic Games in the midst of world debate about climate crisis? To date, there has been no mainstream media announcement of the 2010 Summer and 2012 Winter Youth Olympic Games. Why doesn't the IOC remove this unknown for host cities?
Monday, September 8, 2008
Wouldn't the closing of the 2008 Beijing Olympics have been a good time to announce the inaugural 2010 Youth Olympic Games?
Why hasn't IOC President Dr. Jacques Rogge announced the Youth Olympic Games in the United States? What is he waiting
for?
Mon, September 8, 2008 | link
Friday, September 5, 2008
Global Warming Issue in US Presidential Campaign to Raise American Concerns
Fri, September 5, 2008 | link
Monday, September 1, 2008
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.
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