Youth Olympics 2010

Youth Olympics 2010

World Cup 2010 in South Africa
The South Africa World Cup Preparations are on track! The 2010 FIFA World Cup Organising Committee met this week and announced that all stadiums are on schedule and outstanding disputes regarding a new stadium in Cape Town at Green Point have been resolved. Concerns that the World Cup venues in Durban and Cape Town may run over budget have also been addressed with all stadia now coming in on budget. All the 2010 World Cup stadiums are set to be c Read More...
What Is Special - Lessons Learned While Volunteering At The Olympics
Last week I was a volunteer at the Special Olympics. Fascinating how for some children the word "special" can mean something alienating and degrading, while for other children it can mean something empowering and positively distinguishing. On that particular day, the highlight of my service was observing how all the youth who participated in the Games all walked away with an award. Most youth received medals made of an imitation gold & sil Read More...
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Local in volleyball Youth Olympics
Local in volleyball Youth Olympics Express-News Copyright 2012 Express-News. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Published 10:37�p.m., Sunday, May 23, 2010 New Braunfels High School?s Angela Lowak has been named to the United States Youth Olympic volleyball team. The 6-foot sophomore was one of 12 players named to the team, which will ... Read More...
Youth Olympics get winter world premiere in Innsbruck
The eyes of the sporting world may be on London for this summer's Olympics but Innsbruck will steal the show briefly on January 13-22, as it hosts the first ever Winter Youth Olympic Games. Read More...
Youth Olympics: athletes get cooking, lap up career advice
Between intensive training and tough competitions, the life of a young athlete often has little room for anything else, but at the Winter Youth Olympics, sport for once is not the only priority. Read More...
Rogge hopes Youth Olympics bring rejuvenation
The International Olympic Committee is hoping the Winter Youth Games bring new sports and new formats to the traditional Olympics. "We need to rejuvenate," IOC President Jacques Rogge said Friday at the opening of the inaugural Winter Youth Olympics. "We need to adapt to the wishes of the youths and not stay too conservative." The event in Innsbruck, which ends Jan. Read More...
Innsbruck ready to host its Winter Youth Olympics
An Olympic record will be set even before competition has started at the inaugural Winter Youth Olympics. As soon as the 2,220-mile torch relay within Austria reaches its final destination on Friday to deliver the flame, Innsbruck will officially become the first city to welcome the Olympic family for a third time. Read More...
Coed teams provide twist to Youth Olympics
The Youth Olympics feature many of the same sports as the regular Olympics, but often with a mixed-gender and/or team twist. Read More...
After Youth Olympics, Scoffin looks for more success at junior curling nationals
It may have just begun, but 2012 is shaping up to be quite a year for Thomas Scoffin. Read More...
IOC hopes Winter Youth Games renews Olympics
INNSBRUCK, Austria (AP) The International Olympic Committee is hoping the Winter Youth Games bring new sports and new formats to the traditional Olympics. Read More...
Jacques Rogge hopes Winter Youth Games brings rejuvenation to traditional Olympics
INNSBRUCK, Austria (AP) The International Olympic Committee is hoping the Winter Youth Games bring new sports and new formats to the traditional Olympics. Read More...
Vonn gives advice to Youth Olympics athletes
Teen ski racers dreaming of becoming the next Lindsey Vonn received firsthand tips on how to do it from the Olympic downhill champion herself on Thursday. Vonn gave her view on what it takes to be successful in a one-hour question and answer session with athletes aged 15-18 who are competing in the inaugural Winter Youth Olympics in Innsbruck. Read More...