229 athletes and 57 NOCs already benefitting from Olympic Solidarity support on the road to Milano Cortina 2026 – YOG athletes say what it means to them
International Olympic Committee 06 February 2024 – With two years to go to the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 (6 to 22 February 2026), there are already 229 scholarship-holders and 57 National Olympic Committees (NOCs) benefiting from Olympic Solidarity support. Amongst them are…
Making the right decision – YOG athletes learn about competition manipulation risks
IOC 31 January 2024 – Over the last two weeks, more than 1,250 athletes and entourage members participating in the Winter Youth Olympic Games (YOG) in Gangwon, Republic of Korea, have been engaged in a series of activities to learn about the…
OMEGA brings its cutting-edge technology to Gangwon 2024 as Official Timekeeper
International Olympic Committee 23 January 2024 – Continuing a legacy of innovation and precision, Worldwide Olympic Partner OMEGA is bringing its most advanced technology to the Winter Youth Olympic Games Gangwon 2024. This includes the reliable Scan’O’Vision MYRIA photo finish camera, which can take…
Focus on education makes Winter YOG a unique experience
International Olympic Committee 23 January 2024 – The Athlete Education Programme provides new essential skills and knowledge, useful both on and off the field of play, to the 1,802 athletes competing at the Winter Youth Olympic Games (YOG) Gangwon 2024, who have…
“This is your moment”: IOC President Bach invites young athletes to enjoy their YOG experience at Gangwon 2024
19 January 2024 – With an unforgettable Opening Ceremony featuring an array of K-pop stars and cultural performers, the Winter Youth Olympic Games (YOG) Gangwon 2024 got underway in style today. The event was hosted simultaneously at the sold-out Gangneung Oval, with 4,500…
Promoting safe sport for all at Gangwon 2024
IOC 17 January 2024 – As part of its efforts to protect athletes from all forms of harassment and abuse, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) will run a series of initiatives during the Winter Youth Olympic Games (YOG) Gangwon 2024 to promote safe…
IOC EB hears updates on upcoming Youth Olympic Games Gangwon 2024 and Dakar 2026
IOC 0 November 2023 – Fifty days before the Opening Ceremony of the Winter Youth Olympic Games (YOG) Gangwon 2024, the IOC Executive Board (EB) was briefed today on the preparations for the next Winter YOG. The EB also heard an…
Cayman Islands makes history with 1st bronze medal at Youth Olympics
YOUTH OLYMPIC BRONZE MEDALLIST From CIEF The Cayman Islands Equestrian Federation (“CIEF”) is delighted to announce that Polly Serpell made history last month in the 2014 Youth Olympics Games (“YOG”) in Nanjing, China, by winning a Bronze medal in the…
‘Youth Olympic Games: Spotlight on Cayman Islands’ Polly Serpell’
From Cayman Islands Equestrian Federation (CIEF) Polly Serpell is the first equestrian to represent the Cayman Islands at the Youth Olympics this month in Nanjing, China. Polly’s progress can be followed on CIEF’s Facebook page. Here follows an interview with…