The Asian Youth Games Singapore opened in Singapore with a bang on the 29th June 2009, Monday at the Singapore Indoor Stadium.
The crowd of spectators are met with a myriad of performers with student from many primary and secondary schools. Despite seats in the auditorium not being fully filled up due to the H1N1 flu situation, spirits were rather high in the stadium as the crowd cheered to the performances and the competitors.
This is the first time these games have been held. The 9-day Asian Youth Games (AYG) are designed to showcase sporting excellence in the region. Almost 1,400 young people aged 14 to 17 from 43 countries across Asia took part. Spectators had a chance to see future Olympians showing their potential. Malaysia had withdrawn their participation due to H1N1 infections that were on the rise at that time.
Contrary to the Opening Ceremony, the Games were declared closed in a private function at Fairmont Hotel Singapore, which included only partipants and officials.
Singapore bagged 9 golds in this Games!
Well done Singapore!
Here's a video on one of the items from the Opening Ceremony. Enjoy! :)
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