Olympic Programme

Youth Olympic Games

The Youth Olympic Games (YOG) is an international multi-sport event first held in Singapore in 2010.

The vision of the YOG is to inspire young people around the world to participate in sport and adopt and live by the Olympic values.

The games are held every four years in staggered summer and winter events consistent with the current Olympic Games format.

The Youth Olympic Games feature athletes between the ages of 14 and 18. 

A maximum of 3,530 athletes will participate in the summer games.

The Games will also feature cultural exchange programs and opportunities for participants to meet Olympic athletes.

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