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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USOC considering placing a bid for Youth Olympics
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. ? The U.S. Olympic Committee is considering a bid for the Youth Olympics , with Raleigh-Durham, N.C., and Lake Placid, N.Y., possible contenders for the event that drew 3,500 athletes from 205 countries to Singapore last month at a cost of 7 million. Read More...
Singapore 2010 Youth Olympics
On Saturday, Singapore welcomed young athletes from around the world in a ceremony opening the inaugural Youth Olympic Games. This is the first ever Summer Youth Olympics, an event designed to be celebrated in the same tradition of the Olympic Games - the major difference being that the competitors are all between 14 and 18 years of age. This year, 3,500 athletes from more than 200 countries are ... Read More...
Olympian inspires dreams in youth
Ronnie Baker / Staff Photo - Olympic gold medalist Evan Lysacek skated with Allen youth Tuesday at the community rink during his visit to the city. Olympic gold medalist and figure skater Evan Lysacek got up-close and personal with Allen residents Tuesday during a day-long visit to the city. Read More...
Youth sports briefs
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Casper Quick shows Casper?s quickest
This summer, five Casper youth athletes proved they rank among the nation?s best in track and field by bringing home eight national medals. Jerayah Davis, 14, and Lauren Taubert, 12, won gold medals this year at the Hershey Track and Field Games North American Final earlier this month. Read More...
World swimming, diving champs have no security fears ahead of CWG
Britain's world diving champion Tom Daley has said that he has no security fears ahead of the 2010 Commonwealth Games, which kicks off on October 3. Read More...
Novato Notebook
Ponies, Colts score youth football wins The San Marin Ponies Junior Pee Wee team (9-10 year olds) defeated the Sonoma Junior Dragons Saturday, 13-7, at Arnold Field in Sonoma. Read More...
Olympic dream for ambassador Luke
TEENAGERS are often blamed for many social ills, but Bridlington youngster Luke Cater is a shining example of what the youth of today can achieve. (02/09/2010) Read More...
Youth movement gets harsh lesson at worlds
Spain finished Group D play at the basketball world championship with consecutive strong games, routing Canada 89-67 on Thursday. Read More...
Iranian skier wants another Olympics
The first Iranian female to enter an Olympic ski event Marjan Kalhor expresses her wish to participate in the international tournament once again. Read More...