Tag: Lillehammer
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Winter Youth Olympic Games, Lillehammer, Norway – Information for the media
Lausanne, Aug 24, 2015: 1) General Information: The 2nd Winter Youth Olympic Games (YOG) will be held from 12 to 21 February 2016 in Lillehammer, Norway. The Winter Youth Olympic Games are an elite multi-sport international event for the world’s best young athletes between the ages of 15-18 who will compete in 70 medal events.…
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Lillehammer making impressive progress
Lausanne, June 13, 2013: The International Olympic Committee’s Coordination Commission for the Lillehammer 2016 Youth Olympic Games (YOG) concluded their second successful visit today impressed with the Organizing Committee’s (LYOGOC) progress on building the foundations for an “unforgettable” event. During two days of informative meetings held in Gjovik, which will host the short track events…
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Lillehammer 2016 Youth Olympic Games
Lausanne – Switzerland, Oct 26, 2012: The first visit of the International Olympic Committee (IOC)’s Coordination Commission for the second Winter Youth Olympic Games (YOG) wrapped up today in Lillehammer, Norway. Chaired by IOC member and USA ice hockey Olympic champion Angela Ruggiero, the Commission was impressed with the early progress made by the Lillehammer…