Tag: YOG
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IOC announces Yao Ming as Ambassador
Lausanne, July 28, 2014: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) today announced Yao Ming as the latest Ambassador for this summer’s 2nd Youth Olympic Games (YOG) taking place in Nanjing, China. The Chinese basketball legend will share his advice and experience of international competition with the next generation of young athletes, while inspiring young people around…
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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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Nanjing 2014 ready to open its doors
Lausanne, Apr 01, 2014: Nanjing 2014, Visitors from all over the world flocked to Nanjing, China, this week for final updates on the 2nd Youth Olympic Games (YOG) taking place this summer. One hundred and four Young Ambassadors, 197 Chefs de Mission representing the 204 National Olympic Committees (NOC) taking part in the Games, and…
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Accreditation procedure for Nanjing
ABOUT NANJING 2014 Lausanne, Mar 18, 2014: Over 3,600 young athletes aged 15 to 18 from over 200 National Olympic Committees (NOCs) will be in Nanjing, China, from 16 to 28 August 2014 to compete in the second edition of the Summer Youth Olympic Games (YOG). Building on the successful experience of the inaugural YOG…
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Nicolas appointed as Ambassador of YOG
London, Feb 07, 2014: Paraguayan squash player Nicolas Caballero has been appointed his country’s Youth Olympic Games Ambassador. The announcement was made by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), which published an impressive list of over 100 inspiring young people who will serve as Young Ambassadors for the Nanjing 2014 Youth Olympic Games (YOG). The list…
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New horizons for Olympic Movement
Lausanne, Nov 28, 2013: It will be terra nova for the Olympic Movement in 2020, as the Winter Youth Olympic Games (YOG) head to one of two cities that have never previously hosted an edition of the Olympic Games. Brasov (Romania) and Lausanne (Switzerland)* both submitted their applications to host the 3rd edition of the…
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Youth Olympic Games Medal Design Competition
Lausanne, Sept 2, 2013: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) today launched a competition offering fans and young designers the opportunity to make Olympic history by designing the medal for the Nanjing 2014 Youth Olympic Games. People all over the world will be able to submit their entries via the website http://www.medaldesigncompetition.com/ until 30 November 2013.…
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Chad as YOG Ambassador as final countdown
Lausanne, August 30, 2013: With less than one year to go to the Nanjing 2014 Youth Olympic Games (YOG), the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced that Olympic swimming champion Chad Le Clos will be an official YOG Ambassador. The South African swimmer, who was a five-time medallist at the inaugural YOG in Singapore in…
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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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Bids for 2022 Winter Games, YOG 2020
Lausanne, June 06, 2013: BIDS, The International Olympic Committee (IOC) today opened the bidding processes for the XXIV Olympic Winter Games in 2022 and the 3rd Winter Youth Olympic Games in 2020. The bidding process for the 2022 Olympic Winter Games will feature two phases – the candidature acceptance procedure and the candidature procedure –…