Bought tickets for 4 events to the Youth Olympics

Well, the details for the Youth Olympic opening and closing ceremony is out. Registration dates are Friday, 23 Apr 2010 to Sunday, 9 May 2010.

My family is going to watching Taekwondo finals together, and Sharon's 3 three kids would be going too. Since they practice Taekwondo, I think watching the international Taekwondo competition live would be most relevant to them. Who knows, they might be inspired to be the next Taekwondo Olympian.

If you are still interested to watch any of the aquatic events (swimming and diving), you'll be disappointed to know that most, if not all, of the tickets are sold. I've got 2 extra!!!

Also, I going to watch the Gymnastic finals with Raymond and Fangjing and if possible, mother Dionne. I think it's going to be very exciting. Gymnast never fail to amaze me with what they can do with their body. Most ordinary man can't even get close. The closest I can get it to pull myself up the chin up bar. Does that count? These will be the event for that evening. Actually, I also like to see the Ring event. Too bad it's not in the program. This event is FULLY sold out too.

Men's Vault Final
Women's Balance Beam Final
Men's Horizontal Bar Final
Men's Parallel Bars Final
Women's Floor Exercise Final

Besides Swimming finals, Taekwondo finals and Gymnastic finals, I'm going to watch the Canoe/Kayak preliminary to be held the the Marina Reservoir. If you're still wondering where is Marina Reservoir, it is right in front of the Esplanade. How exciting it is to be competing right in the heart of the city. With the Singapore Flyers, the world's largest floating platform, the Marina Bay Sands IR, the Esplanade and more, Marina Bay is fast becoming an icon on the world map.

Youth Olympic tickets on sale now.

Don't miss the first ever Youth Olympic that will be held in Singapore in the month of August 2010. Come and support the young sportsman who might become the future Michael Phelps or Usain Bolt.

Get your tickets fast. Opening and closing ceremony tickets will be sold on a balloting system. Check out the website for info and purchase of tickets. www.singapore2010.sg

I've bought tickets for swimming finals and canoe/kayak event. If I have the time and money, I'll catch others FREE admission events like sailing, cycling and Triathlon.

2010- A year of Olympics

YES, Singapore won the bid to host the first ever Youth Olympics Games (Summer) in 2010. I know for Singapore, summer doesn't mean anything to us because we have summer all year round. But in the Northern hemisphere (anywhere above the equator), summer is generally in the 3rd quarter of the year.

2010 is also the year where Vancouver is hosting the Winter Olympics Games somewhere in Feb. It'll be a great experience to be a part of this international event. Winter games are rather foreign to me, I think I'll be trill to see the snowboarding events.

I know it might be confusing- In Singapore, we are familiar with the Summer Olympic Games. the upcoming one will be host in Beijing, the most recent game was held in Athens.

Winter Olympics Games- The most recent games was held in Torino, Italy. The upcoming games will be host by Vancouver, Canada.

Summer Youth Olympics Games- First games will be proudly host by Singapore in 14th August 2010.

Winter Youth Olympics Games- First game will be host in 2012. Winning host will be announce in Dec 2008

Find out more about the olympics Games
Singapore 2010
Vancouver 2010
Straitstimes news
Soak yourself in the celebration with these videos:
Singapore 2010 Bid Film - Blazing the Trail
Singapore 2010 Concept Video
Announcement 2010
News on Channel 8 (PM Lee lost for words)
The Youth Empire Shouts: Youth Olympic Games 2010

I'm already making plans to go home for the Youth Olympics in 2010.