Support SG to host YOG 2010

Everyone has heard of Olympic games, which happens once every 4 years.

But, do u know that, in 2010, there's going to be a first ever Youth Olympic Games? The first ever!

The difference is that this Youth Olympic Games (YOG) is for athletes who are between 14 -18. This idea was first conceptualized in 2001, and finalized on this idea only last year. Read more about its history here .

In this first ever YOG event, it has been decided to be held in 2010, and there are 5cities that are in the final selection for the event, namely:

• Athens


• Bangkok


• Moscow


• Singapore
  
• Turin

Now is already January 2008. In another month or so, it will be known, which of these 5 cities will get to host this event. And in every city, excitement is brewing with the progress on the bid.

So for u out there, if u want to know what is currently happening with the bid, u can read here for more information.

As a Singaporean who's born and breed here, i grew up listening and singing this song, Count on me, Singapore . When i was really young, i always feel very proud singing this song, because it says that i'm part of this country, though i couldn't do much.

But when i grew older, the significance of this song has diminished somewhat. I guess when ppl grow out of things, saying "Count on me" can become a cliche. Because when this is said, and nothing happens, these words are just cheapo words that falls to the ground. How will i know when the country will need to count on us? And when there's a need, WILL Singapore be able to count on us, or another person for that matter?

This is not patriotism. It's really about making your words to be of value, of substance.

And NOW is the time, that u can do something about it. Let Singapore Count on us.

We need your support. We are 'shortlisted' for the Bid to host the first ever Youth Olympic Games. Btw, if u are really not bothered about where we stand , we are at 2nd position, just before Moscow. We are THAT strong, in case if u think so small of this little-red-dot-on-the-globe that you have lived in.

Show your support for Singapore by logging on to our official YOG website . U can also do the following things:

• Blog about YOG


• Go to the YOG website and voice your support for Singapore


• WOM = Tell people about YOG (that's the minimal thing u can do, i guess, if u are not going to do the first 2, no matter how free u are)

Support SG-Bid for YOG. It's easy. Just tell someone about it!

The SG YOG Video as below:



Gambatte, Singapore!!! =)