2012 Winter Youth Olympic Games
Monday, 2 January 2012 - 03:14 pm (CET/MEZ) Berlin | Author/Destination: European Union / Europäische Union General , Sport
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The 2012 Winter Youth Olympic Games, officially known as the I Winter Youth Olympic Games (YOG), is an international multi-sport event for youths that will take place in Innsbruck from 13 to 22 January 2012. They will become the inaugural Winter Youth Olympics, a major sports and cultural festival celebrated in the tradition of the Olympic Games. Approximately 1100 athletes from over 60 countries are expected to compete. All of the venues are located at venue clusters in two major zones in Innsbruck and Seefeld, Olympiaworld Innsbruck and Seefeld Arena. All venues are existing with the exception of the curling and biathlon venues, which will be temporary.
In accordance with IOC guidelines, only youths aged between 14 and 19 years will be able to participate in the 2012 Winter Youth Olympics. Unlike the Olympic Games, the youth athletes taking part in the YOG will be expected to stay in the host city throughout the Games to take part in an integrated sport and culture and education programme (CEP). The qualification criteria for participation in the Games differs by sport, and are determined by the NOCs and international sports federations.
Alpine skiing
Biathlon
Bobsleigh
Cross country skiing
Curling
Figure skating
Freestyle skiing
Ice hockey
Luge
Nordic combined
Short track speed skating
Skeleton
Ski jumping
Snowboarding
Speed skating
In addition to the athletic competitions also cultural and educational programs with the focus on “Youth Festival Events”, “Environment and Sustainability”, “Career Planning”, “Inter-Cultural Exchange” and “Digital Media” are given during the games.City of Innsbruck , Innsbruck Tourism , Olympic Region Seefeld and Wikipedia 2012 Winter Youth Olympics .VIDEO VIDEO
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