Let the world see Singapore's bid, ie to host the inaugural games - Youth Olympic Games (YOG) in 2010. Businesses have been encouraged to pledge their support for Singapore for the bidding. That was the message from our country's YOG committee at a corporate engagement session.
Elim Chew, our Youth-oriented fashion chain 77th Street president & founder is one of the first to act. Car decals designed and produced by her company were handed out to representatives from the corporations supporting Singapore's YOG bid. Managing Director of McDonald's Singapore, Mr Kenneth Chan, showing support by way of putting a decal on his car's windscreen.
Our 10-member Singapore delegation presented to an hour-long video conference with the Internatinal Olympic Committee (IOC) evaluation commission chaired by former pole vault champion Sergei Bubka on 13 Dec 2007.
Our bid committee, corporations and the media, all working to put up the bid as a nation's mission, as Team Singapore for the IOC to assess us as a nation. The committee conveyed two messages to the commission, safety and the opportunity to create a fresh legacy. We, as Team Singapore, re-affirmed our ability to execute our plans for YOG efficiently, cost-effectively and on time.
We, Team Singapore is one of the front-runners to host the YOG. Ahead of Athens, Turin and Bangkok, but second behind Moscow, as per a shortlist released by IOC.
The IOC official made a low-key visit in early Dec 2007 to access Singapore's credentials and the feasibility of our Games Village. According to the reports, the official did not ask any questions, which is a very positive sign.
The big day- IOC will announce the winning host city in February 2008. Until then, the bid committe is urging Singaporeans and corporations to support the committee's effort, like our curry puffs King - Old Chang Kee has produced 35,000 pieces of packaging daily for their curry puffs bearing slogans to support the country's YOG bid.
I have also contributed a little bit, hopefully, is effective enough, by putting this article here to mark this event, to put more awareness , to bring in more support in any form, will be great.
Are you ready to give your support. Do drop your comment or support here, if any. You are most welcome.
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