Tag: Lillehammer 2016
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Lillehammer 2016 “rocking the Youth Olympic Games”
Lausanne, Oct 6, 2015: With just under 130 days to go to the 2nd Winter Youth Olympic Games in Lillehammer, Norway, this coming February (12-21), the local organisers (LYOGOC) presented their final preparations to the IOC Coordination Commission this week. The young team vowed to combine elite sport competition with a festival atmosphere across the…
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Sporting legends to support young athletes at Lillehammer 2016
Lausanne, Aug 11, 2015: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) today announced the list of 15 Athlete Role Models (ARMs) who will support the young athletes going to the 2nd Winter Youth Olympic Games from 12 to 21 February 2016 in Lillehammer, Norway. Selected by the Winter International Federations whose sports will be featured at Lillehammer…
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Two more winter sports stars support Lillehammer 2016
Lausanne, June 16, 2015: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) today announced its latest Ambassadors to support the Winter Youth Olympic Games Lillehammer 2016 (YOG). Snowboard slopestyler Silje Norendal and New York Rangers ice hockey player Mats Zuccarello will join fellow Ambassadors Lindsey Vonn (USA, Alpine skiing) and Kjetil Jansud (NOR, Alpine skiing) in inspiring athletes…
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Lillehammer 2016 putting IOC Olympic Agenda 2020 into action
Lausanne, April 29, 2015: The International Olympic Committee Coordination Commission today wrapped up its fourth visit to Norway, held in the mountain region of Oeyer, impressed with the progress made with 10 months to go to the second edition of the Winter Youth Olympic Games (YOG). The Lillehammer 2016 Organising Committee (LYOGOC) has embraced and…
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A Royal countdown to Lillehammer 2016 – one year to go!
Lausanne, Feb 12, 2015: Celebrations to mark one year to go to the Winter Youth Olympic Games Lillehammer 2016 were kicked off last night in the heart of the host city by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon of Norway as he unveiled the OMEGA countdown clock showing 365 days to go. This ceremony was…
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Lindsey Vonn takes on Youth Olympic Games role for Lillehammer 2016
Sept 30, 2014: With 500 days to go to the second Winter Youth Olympic Games in Lillehammer, Norway, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced today that Olympic champion Lindsey Vonn will reprise her role as Ambassador for the Games, which will take place in February 2016. The American Alpine skier has a wealth of experience…
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Kjetil Jansrud Ambassador for Lillehammer 2016
Lausanne, June 5, 2014: With just over 18 months to go to the second Winter Youth Olympic Games in Lillehammer, Norway, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced today that Olympic champion Kjetil Jansrud will be an Ambassador for the Games taking place in February 2016. The Norwegian Alpine skier, who won the gold medal in…
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Lillehammer 2016 energized by visit of IOC President
Lausanne, May 22, 2014: After a two-day action-packed visit from IOC President Thomas Bach, the team working on the Lillehammer 2016 Youth Olympic Games (YOG) got down to business with the IOC Coordination Commission, headed by double Olympic ice hockey champion Angela Ruggiero, for two days of progress updates, guidance and idea-sharing with the Organising…
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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…