Youth Olympics: Bronze medal for Just v. Aanholt

Just van Aanholt, born on Curacao, was the last athlete competing at the Youth Olympics in Singapore. Before the last sailing race (Byte CII class), he was ranked 4th. With faith and motivation Just miraculously succeeded in winning the last race, and then won the Bronze Medal for the Netherlands Antilles. Virgin...

August 25th, 2010 | Events, featured, International, Sailing, Sports, Youth Games | Read More

Ready for Youth Olympics

NAOC will participate with three sports disciplines in the first Youth Olympics (Singapore). These sports are Athletics, Sailing & Swimming. The two swimmers who already qualified for the Youth Olympics are Perry Lindo and Karlene Theodora. They travelled to the Netherlands on Saturday 17th of...

July 18th, 2010 | Events, International, Sports, swimming, Youth Games | Read More

IOC President praises organization for first Youth Olympic Games

The President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Jacques Rogge, today wrapped up a successful trip to Singapore in the lead-up to the Youth Olympic Games (YOG) in August. The trip included a tour of the sports venues, Culture and Education Programme activities, and participation in the seminar...

March 24th, 2010 | Events, International, Youth Games | Read More

Youth Olympic Games

Date: 14-26 Aug 2010 Place: Singapore Website: http://www.singapore2010.sg/ Chef d’Mission: Hesley Heerenveen The 2010 Youth Olympic Games will receive 3,500 athletes and 800 officials, along with estimated 800 media representatives, 10,000 spectators and 7,000 volunteers. Young athletes (14 to 18...

May 12th, 2009 | International, Youth Games | Read More