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The Youth Olympic Games, Their Programs, and Olympism

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Youth Olympic Games
 Cultural And Education Program
 Competitive Program
 Olympism
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2010-01-01
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Brockport Kinesiology, Sport Studies and Physical Education Presentations and Papers
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The Youth Olympic Games were inaugurated by the International Olympic Committee in Singapore in 2010. Their scale was nothing short of impressive. Focused around a vision to inspire young people to participate in sport and learn about the values of Olympism, the YOG implemented an extensive Cultural and Educational Program and an innovative Competitive Program. This paper evaluates both these programs and the extent to which they embody and advance Olympism. It identifies strengths as well as potential areas of improvements. This paper argues that the YOG demonstrate that alternate Olympic scenarios, ones that are more sensible to Olympism, are not only desirable but also possible.
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Paper written in the framework of the IOC’s OSC Postgraduate Grant Selection Committee (2010 meeting)
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