Ithunk 1st Gear October 16, 2009 Share October 16, 2009 SINGAPORE: The International Olympics Committee is still hoping that the United States will re-consider its decision to pull out some of its athletes for the inaugural Youth Olympic Games to be held in Singapore in 2010. Organisers were hit with news last week that the swimming, cycling and shooting teams from the US were not competing. The IOC now wants the US to review its decision. "Because having American athletes in the sport is very important, and the United States is one of the best nurseries for young athletes, not only at the school level, but the university and collegiate system in the United States is outstanding," said Kevan Gosper, chairman, Press Commission, International Olympic Committee. The US said the Youth Olympic Games seemed more like a world-youth peace programme than a high-level competition, but the IOC insisted there is a good balance. "If anything at all, the focus of the IOC and teams are still very much on competition and I think for us it is managing it so that they will make sure that the athletes have time to take part in culture and education programmes, so at the end of the day, it will end up to be a very good balance," said Ng Ser Miang, VP, International Olympic Committee. The US swim team said it has a four-year outlook for its youth national team, and the Youth Olympic Games was not part of that plan. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solar Turbocharged October 16, 2009 Share October 16, 2009 hope its not political... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babyt 4th Gear October 16, 2009 Share October 16, 2009 why waste time on YOG. no one bothers how the kids are doing. i agree it some world peace youth gathering kind of event lol Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beanoyip Turbocharged October 16, 2009 Share October 16, 2009 SG get pwned dip dip again Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viceroymenthol 6th Gear October 16, 2009 Share October 16, 2009 basket.... USA don't give face to little speck of dust Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepyman Clutched October 16, 2009 Share October 16, 2009 hw cum everything we touch also will chui one... feel sad for sg... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomazsky Clutched October 16, 2009 Share October 16, 2009 SG get pwned dip dip again I wonder Moscow will get self pwned if this first YOG is host by them... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth_mel 1st Gear October 16, 2009 Share October 16, 2009 basket.... USA don't give face to little speck of dust This is good ! USA see us no up cos we tax haven for dirty money. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyojin 1st Gear October 16, 2009 Share October 16, 2009 likely that they have no money or sponsors. but of course it has to be because everyone is not good enough for them. it's never their fault. all bullcrap. what they do best. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hondacub777 6th Gear October 16, 2009 Share October 16, 2009 This is good ! USA see us no up cos we tax haven for dirty money. Wow ur statment really . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babyt 4th Gear October 16, 2009 Share October 16, 2009 no worry la...SG gov will pay USA to come here okay?? money from our see-pee-arse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ithunk 1st Gear October 16, 2009 Author Share October 16, 2009 SG get pwned dip dip again I wonder Moscow will get self pwned if this first YOG is host by them... honestly YOG is nothing.....if its hosted in moscow it would be better Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ithunk 1st Gear October 16, 2009 Author Share October 16, 2009 singapore should host events like moto gp and rallying......YOG....not many will watch.....however i would like to say hosting formula 1 by PM lee is a good move Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ithunk 1st Gear October 16, 2009 Author Share October 16, 2009 becos in singapore everyone like cars.....not necessarily racing....but ppl like to drive in sg.....so the govt cant really go wrong in hosting such an event Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ithunk 1st Gear October 16, 2009 Author Share October 16, 2009 hw cum everything we touch also will chui one... feel sad for sg... LOL Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyojin 1st Gear October 16, 2009 Share October 16, 2009 (edited) becos in singapore everyone like cars.....not necessarily racing....but ppl like to drive in sg.....so the govt cant really go wrong in hosting such an event for pete's sake. the govt doesn't host F1 or upcoming MotoGP and SuperGT for Singaporeans. the critical mass isn't enough and the consumer dollars are simply not there. locals just complain about ticket prices, prices of food/drinks in the park, the jams etc. they watch on TV. where the money comes from is foreign visitors (teams, media, fans) as well as MNCs buying expensive tickets to treat their big-time clients. it spurs the economy, create jobs and at the same time gives govt tax money. same for YOG. why do you think countries fight for the rights to host such mega events? sure win. Edited October 16, 2009 by Kyojin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albeniz Turbocharged October 16, 2009 Share October 16, 2009 How much does it cost to organize YOG? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth_mel 1st Gear October 16, 2009 Share October 16, 2009 (edited) hw cum everything we touch also will chui one... feel sad for sg... Some people have got the Midas touch. Everything they touched turns to gold. Our gahmen only have Minus touch. Everything they touched turns sh*tty. Edited October 16, 2009 by Darth_mel ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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