With the exciting moment, 21 Feb 2008 getting closer and closer, YOG events have been sprouting up all over the island. Singapore or Moscow will be chosen on this date to host the augural 2010 Youth Olympic Games (YOG).
Elim Chew, 41-year-old founder of youth-oriented fashion chain 77th Street , also the ambassador for sports, is one of the first business owners to back the bid.
Eng Wah, Chevron Singapore, DHL and Visa International are among the supporters. Fashion chain NewUrbanMale.com the latest YOG supporters by adorning HDB blocks in Rivervale Crescent with flags trumpeting the bid.
Being in the international limelight would reinforce Singapore's reputation as "a small yet world-class and highly efficient country able to successfully take on the boldest challenges"
This whole project has evolved from a dream of a small group to that of an entire nation, now, that dream may soon become reality. All the people now realise why this bid is worth the effort. Even in the event that Singapore does not succeed, we have already benefitted from the exercise. This project has galvanised the entire nation through sport, capturing not only the imagination of the young, but also the old.
As quoted by Elim Chew, " If Singapore wins, it'll be the closest feeling I get to experiencing what it would feel like to win an Olympic gold medal!"
Let's cheer loud and clear to show our support and excitingly wait the BIG DATE.
