2010 Summer Youth Olympics torch relay

none February 2014 2010 Summer Youth Singapore Greece, Germany, Senegal, Mexico, New Zealand, South Korea July 23, 2010 August 14, 2010 thumb|240px|The torch relay in northeast Singapore on August 10, 2010 The 2010 Summer Youth Olympics torch relay was run from 23 July until 14 August 2010, prior to the 2010 Summer Youth Olympics held in Singapore. The torch relay was termed The Journey of the Youth Olympic Flame, or JYOF, Journey of the Youth Olympic Flame (JYOF) http://www.singapore2010.sg/public/sg2010/en/en_youth_olympic_flame.html SYOGOC 24 August 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100129042240/http://www.singapore2010.sg/public/sg2010/en/en_youth_olympic_flame.html 29 January 2010 dead dmy-all by the Singapore Youth Olympic Games Organising Committee (SYOGOC). It began with the traditional flame lighting ceremony in Olympia, Greece on 23 July 2010, Olympic Flame for Singapore YOG lit in Greece http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/sportsnews/view/1071143/1/.html https://web.archive.org/web/20100724162057/http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/sportsnews/view/1071143/1/.html dead 24 July 2010 Channel NewsAsia MediaCorp 23 July 2010 24 October 2010 and was followed by a 13-day round the world tour across five cities, namely Berlin, Germany; Dakar, Senegal; Mexico City, Mexico; Auckland, New Zealand; and Seoul, South Korea. Following the international leg, the torch arrived in host city Singapore on 6 August 2010 for the domestic leg. Li Yin Soh YOG Flame arrives in Singapore http://www.asiaone.com/News/AsiaOne+News/Singapore/Story/A1Story20100806-230743.html mypaper Singapore Press Holdings 6 August 2010 24 October 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20121009111728/http://www.asiaone.com/News/AsiaOne+News/Singapore/Story/A1Story20100806-230743.html 9 October 2012 live dmy-all The torch traversed the five cities, representing the five continents of the world: Europe, Africa, Americas, Oceania and Asia, in the given order. A number of famous athletes, leaders, and media personalities were involved the torch relay. Notably, a schoolboy, Low Wei Jie, who was not part of the torch relay was given the opportunity to bear the torch after local newspaper reports of him having following the torch in the rain throughout the day earlier. The organisers felt that as the games were the inaugural Youth Olympic Games (YOG), it was significant for the spirit of Olympism to reach out to as many youth as possible across the world. The torch relay was held as "the link that connects the youth of the world to the Olympic movement". While there was active community participation in the torch relay, some were reserved about the event and the games itself. However, there were no major disruptions or protests throughout the torch relay, unlike the earlier Beijing Olympics torch relay. The torch relay was brought to an end on 13 August, when Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew lit the cauldron at Marina Bay. However, the Youth Olympic flame was to last till the closing ceremony of the games. Concept thumb|Supporters cheering on an open-top coach in the mobile column, ahead of the torchbearer, along Bras Basah Road. Although the IOC had scrapped any further international legs of the Olympic torch relay due to problems encountered during the 2008 Summer Olympics torch relay, the executive board approved an exception for Singapore. The plan however was different from the traditional Olympics; the flame was to visit one city from each continent, where community celebrations would take place. IOC Scraps International Torch Relays http://aroundtherings.com/articles/view.aspx?id=31836 Around the Rings 27 March 2009 24 October 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101027155024/http://aroundtherings.com/articles/view.aspx?id=31836 27 October 2010 live The five cities, dubbed the celebration cities, selected for the torch relay were Berlin, Germany; Dakar, Senegal; Mexico City, Mexico; Auckland, New Zealand; and Seoul, Korea. These five cities each represented the five continents of the world — Europe, Africa, Americas, Oceania and Asia — respectively. The inaugural Youth Olympic Games would commence when the Youth Olympic Flame lit the Olympic cauldron at the opening ceremony on 14 August 2010, marking the commencement of the games. The opening ceremony was held at the main venue of the games, The Float@Marina Bay. Relay elements Torch Compared to the two most recent Olympic torches for the 2008 Summer Olympics and the 2010 Winter Olympics, which weighed 985gThe Image and Look – The Torch http://torchrelay.beijing2008.cn/en/news/headlines/image07/s214233067/n214233090.shtml Beijing Organizing Committee for the Olympic Games 24 October 2010 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20130514013509/http://torchrelay.beijing2008.cn/en/news/headlines/image07/s214233067/n214233090.shtml 14 May 2013 and 1.6 kg The Vancouver 2010 Olympic Torch http://www.vancouver2010.com/more-2010-information/olympic-torch-relay/about-the-olympic-torch-relay/2010-olympic-torch/ VANOC 24 October 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101013084324/http://www.vancouver2010.com/more-2010-information/olympic-torch-relay/about-the-olympic-torch-relay/2010-olympic-torch/ 13 October 2010 live respectively, the Youth Olympic torch was one of the lightest Olympic torches ever constructed, weighing in at about 560g without its canister and 740g with it. The torch measured about 60 cm in length, and had a width from 5 to 8 cm. It was designed to incorporate the elements of fire and water, and was constructed using aluminium and polymers. The reflective surface of aluminium, covering the top part of the torch body, was meant to act as a mirror, reflecting images of its surroundings as it went along the relay route. The handle was coated with non-slip material.Torch http://www.singapore2010.sg/public/sg2010/en/en_youth_olympic_flame/en_torch.html SYOGOC 24 October 2010 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20100413105357/http://www.singapore2010.sg/public/sg2010/en/en_youth_olympic_flame/en_torch.html 13 April 2010 According to the organisers, fire represented youths' passion and "burning desire to learn and excel, blazing the trail in life" (Blazing the Trail was the tagline of the games). Water represented Singapore, which is an island country surrounded entirely by water bodies and which had its origins as a seaport; it also reflected the "vibrant and dynamic nature" of the city-state.March 2015 When the flame was not being carried by a torchbearer, it was kept in a safety lantern. At the beginning of each day of the torch relay, the flame from the safety lantern would be used to light the Youth Olympic torch. At the end of each day, the flame would be returned to the safety lantern. The safety lantern was also used to keep backup flames lit, allowing the main torch to be re-lit should it go out. At least three safety lanterns were kept lit throughout the duration of the relay. Cauldron thumb|The Gulfstream G550 used for the Journey of the Youth Olympic Flame The cauldron, not to be confused with the Olympic cauldron lit during the opening ceremony, was lit at each community celebration site. These were found at the last location of activities during the relay at the 5 cities visited, as well as at the end of each day during the domestic leg. Aircraft A specially chartered Gulfstream G550 (tail no. HB-JEV) was chartered to bring the flame on its journey around the world. The G550 was painted with a special livery for this purpose. Torchbearers For the domestic leg, members of the public were invited to sign up to be one of the 2400 torchbearers. Torchbearers http://www.singapore2010.sg/public/sg2010/en/en_youth_olympic_flame/en_torch_bearer.html SYOGOC 13 October 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100430192851/http://www.singapore2010.sg/public/sg2010/en/en_youth_olympic_flame/en_torch_bearer.html 30 April 2010 dead dmy-all A large number of torchbearers were youths, with the youngest being just 11 years old Small Steps For Youngest Torch-bearer http://www.singapore2010.sg/public/sg2010/en/en_news/en_stories/en_20100810_small_steps_for_youngest_torch_bearer-.html SYOGOC 10 August 2010 13 October 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20120518001820/http://www.singapore2010.sg/public/sg2010/en/en_news/en_stories/en_20100810_small_steps_for_youngest_torch_bearer-.html 18 May 2012 dead dmy-all and the oldest, an ex-Olympian, being 82 years of age. Serene Tan Ajit, 82, to run torch http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/Sport/Story/STIStory_561207.html The Straits Times Singapore Press Holdings 3 August 2010 13 October 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101024005332/http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/Sport/Story/STIStory_561207.html 24 October 2010 live Sequence of events thumb|Flame Lighting Ceremony on 23 July 2010 International leg Flame lighting ceremony in Greece In Olympic tradition, the flame was lit at the ancient site of the first Olympic Games in Olympia, Greece. The ceremony was led by Greek actress Ino Menegaki before being passed to 2 Greek and 2 Singaporean youth athletes for a short relay around the ancient stadium. Youth Olympic Flame Lit In Ancient Olympia http://www.singapore2010.sg/public/sg2010/en/en_news/en_stories/en_20100723_youth_olympic_flame_lit_in_ancient_olympia.html SYOGOC 23 July 2010 24 October 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100726133826/http://www.singapore2010.sg/public/sg2010/en/en_news/en_stories/en_20100723_youth_olympic_flame_lit_in_ancient_olympia.html 2010-07-26 Singapore Youth Olympics Flame Lit in Olympia http://aroundtherings.com/articles/view.aspx?id=35252 Around the Rings 23 July 2010 24 October 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20110707164025/http://aroundtherings.com/articles/view.aspx?id=35252 7 July 2011 live dmy-all The flame was then handed over to the Singapore delegation at the ancient stadium itself, unlike previous Olympic Games Jeff Lee Olympic flame now in Canadian hands for 2010 Vancouver Olympic Games https://vancouversun.com/sports/Olympic+flame+Canadian+hands+2010+Vancouver+Olympic+Games/2159086/story.html Vancouver Sun 29 October 2009 24 October 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20091031095849/http://www.vancouversun.com/sports/Olympic+flame+Canadian+hands+2010+Vancouver+Olympic+Games/2159086/story.html 31 October 2009 live dmy-all Greece hands China Olympic torch https://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/7321271.stm BBC News 30 March 2008 24 October 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100323194158/http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/7321271.stm 23 March 2010 live dmy-all where the flame was only handed to the Organising Committee in Athens. Berlin, Germany The Youth Olympic flame made its first stop in Berlin, Germany, home of the 1936 Olympic Games, representing the continent of Europe, on 24 July 2010. The flame made a brief visit to the Siemensstadt, a famous sports club in the city, and was received by youth participating in sports there. It then made its way by boat towards the Pariser Platz on the Spree River, where is passed the Haus del Kulturen de Welt, a leading European centre for arts and culture. The city celebrations were held near the Brandenburg Gate, arguably one of Europe's most recognisable landmarks. The Celebration Cauldron in the city was lit by former gymnast Ronny Ziesmer as well as two German athletes bound for the games. Dirk Nowitzki, the 2008 Summer Olympics flagbearer for country, and André Lange, the 2010 Winter Olympics flagbearer, were present as well. Youth Olympic Flame Arrives In Berlin http://www.singapore2010.sg/public/sg2010/en/en_news/en_jyof_news/en_20100724_youth_olympic_flame_arrives_in_berlin.html SYOGOC media release 24 July 2010 24 October 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101201013528/http://www.singapore2010.sg/public/sg2010/en/en_news/en_jyof_news/en_20100724_youth_olympic_flame_arrives_in_berlin.html 1 December 2010 dead dmy-all The Singapore Showcase, which was to be held at the other cities as well, was presented by Singapore's Ministry of Information, Communication and the Arts and SYOGOC to give the audience an insight into life in Singapore. There were four segments in the performance; the dance segment, the music segment, the sport segment, and a music, dance and sporty extravaganza. Singaporean singer Erick Guansing performed a local song, Bunga Sayang, during the music segment. Chairman of the SYOGOC and vice-president of the IOC Ng Ser Miang commented on the celebrations, expressing his "thrill" in seeing "the level of enthusiasm for sports displayed by youths here in Berlin as well as Germany". Ng accompanied the flame throughout its journey across the world. Dakar, Senegal The continent of Africa was represented by Dakar, capital of Senegal. The flame made its arrival on 25 July 2010, one day after its stop in Berlin. Prime Minister of Senegal Souleymane Ndéné Ndiaye, Mayor of Dakar Khalifa Sall, and president of the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa General Lassana Palenfo were onsite to receive the Singapore delegation. The Youth Olympic flame travelled around the city, transiting through various historical sites which included the city hall, the Hotel De Ville, and the presidential palace, the Palais de la Republique, of the country. Leonard Lim YOG flame arrives in Senegal http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/Sport/Story/STIStory_557978.html The Straits Times Singapore Press Holdings 26 July 2010 24 October 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101022032348/http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/Sport/Story/STIStory_557978.html 22 October 2010 live It was transported through water to Goree Island, a former slave colony and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where the City Celebrations took place. Local performances by the Senegalese, as well as Singaporean performances were put up; the song Singapore Town was played there by Singaporean band Supernova. A Senegalese music group performed a local folk song in Walof about "hope and passion for the future", with SYOGOC chairman Ng commenting that Dakar had "embraced the Olympic values of Excellence, Friendship and Respect in everyday life".YOG flame reaches second stop http://news.asiaone.com/News/AsiaOne%2BNews/Singapore/Story/A1Story20100726-228876.html 2 August 2018 AsiaOne Singapore Press Holdings 26 July 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20180802102001/http://news.asiaone.com/News/AsiaOne%2BNews/Singapore/Story/A1Story20100726-228876.html 2 August 2018 dead Mexico City, Mexico Youths from various National Olympic Committees (NOCs) of the Pan American Sports Organization welcomed the Youth Olympic Flame when it arrived at the Universidad Iberoamericana in Mexico City, Mexico. The city, which hosted the 1968 Summer Olympics, was the only one among the five which had celebrations spanning two days, from 27 to 28 July. Around 6,000 spectators accompanied the flame during its journey in Mexico City. YOG Flame in Mexico City; IOC to Rule on Exemption for Olympian http://aroundtherings.com/articles/view.aspx?id=35299 Around the Rings 29 July 2010 13 October 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20110707164054/http://aroundtherings.com/articles/view.aspx?id=35299 7 July 2011 live dmy-all The flame visited a number of places in the city, including a community center for less privileged children in Iztapalapa; the Ecoguarda Center, where Mexicans learn about the environment; and Hidalgo Garden in Coyoacan. The Youth Olympic flame also stopped by the Angel of Independence in downtown Mexico, where a hundred Mariachi musicians dressed in traditional Mexican charro suits played a traditional birthday song for the flame. Leonard Lim YOG flames arrives in Mexico http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/Sport/Story/STIStory_559358.html The Straits Times Singapore Press Holdings 29 July 2010 24 October 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100802000059/http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/Sport/Story/STIStory_559358.html 2 August 2010 live dmy-all It also went to the Government Palace of Mexico. The Flame then proceeded to Zocalo, the main square in the heart of the historic centre of Mexico City. The City Celebration in Mexico City took place on the night of 28 July. The Singapore Showcast involved the percussion groove of Ethnicity, an ethnic fusion pop band, as well as singing performances by Singaporean Erick Guansing as well as Singapore Idol finalist Gayle Nerva. Youth Olympic Flame Arrives In Mexico City http://www.singapore2010.sg/public/sg2010/en/en_news/en_jyof_news/en_20100729_youth_olympic_flame_arrives_in_mexico_city.html SYOGOC media release 29 July 2010 24 October 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101130194039/http://www.singapore2010.sg/public/sg2010/en/en_news/en_jyof_news/en_20100729_youth_olympic_flame_arrives_in_mexico_city.html 30 November 2010 dead dmy-all Auckland, New Zealand The Youth Olympic flame arrived in Auckland, New Zealand on 2 August 2010, five days after the celebrations in Mexico City; time had been lost as the flame crossed the International Dateline. The city was the penultimate stop on the international leg of the torch relay. The flame was greeted by the Pōwhiri, a traditional Maori welcoming ceremony, at the Manukau Civic Centre Gallery. Following the Powhiri, the flame visited the Bucklands Beach Yacht Club. Present there were athletes Barbara Kendall and Elise Beavis, who was bound for the YOG a few days later. YOG athlete Mohammad Ali (different from boxer Muhammad Ali) and Olympic gold medallist Yvette Corlett welcomed the flame at the Pakuranga Athletics Club. City Of Sails Welcomes The Youth Olympic Flame http://www.singapore2010.sg/public/sg2010/en/en_news/en_jyof_news/en_20100802_city_of_sails_welcomes_the_youth_olympic_flame.html SYOGOC media release 2 August 2010 13 October 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101130194001/http://www.singapore2010.sg/public/sg2010/en/en_news/en_jyof_news/en_20100802_city_of_sails_welcomes_the_youth_olympic_flame.html 30 November 2010 dead dmy-all The City Celebration was culmination of the flame's tour in Auckland, held at the TelstraClear Pacific Events Centre, where Sir John Walker and Beavis ignited the Celebration Cauldron with the Youth Olympic flame. The lighting of the Celebration Cauldron was witnessed by President of the New Zealand Olympic Committee Mike Stanley, Mayor of Manukau City Len Brown, Singapore's Minister for Community Development, Youth and Sports Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, and Singapore's High Commissioner to New Zealand M.P.H Rubin, amongst other guests. The Singapore Showcase at the celebrations involved music and theatrical performances, including a special rendition of Rasa Sayang, a Singapore folksong. Seoul, South Korea The flame arrived at Seoul, South Korea, the last stop in the international leg, on 4 August. It marked the third city the Youth Olympic Flame visited to have hosted the senior Olympic Games before, with the other two being Mexico City and Berlin. Stops were made the Cheong-Gye Square, the Olympic Park and Gwanghwamun Plaza, where the City Celebrations were held. YOG Flame at final lap before arriving in S'pore http://www.asiaone.com/News/Latest%2BNews/Sports/Story/A1Story20100805-230643.html Singapore Press Holdings 5 August 2010 24 October 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20121009111736/http://www.asiaone.com/News/Latest+News/Sports/Story/A1Story20100805-230643.html 9 October 2012 live dmy-all Youth Olympic Flame Arrives In Seoul http://www.singapore2010.sg/public/sg2010/en/en_news/en_jyof_news/en_20100804_youth_olympic_flame_arrives_in_seoul.html SYOGOC Media Release 4 August 2010 13 October 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101130194148/http://www.singapore2010.sg/public/sg2010/en/en_news/en_jyof_news/en_20100804_youth_olympic_flame_arrives_in_seoul.html 30 November 2010 dead dmy-all In Seoul, the Youth Olympic flame revisited the city's Olympic Park and the Seoul Olympic Stadium, where the 1988 Summer Olympics was held. It marks fourth time to hold the Olympic torch relay in 1988, 2004, 2008 and 2010. in 1988 Towards the end of the day, the Flame made a stop at Cheonggye Square which was adjacent to the Cheonggyecheon, a creek that runs through downtown Seoul. The flame then headed towards Gwanghwamun Square, the site of the City Celebration, accompanied by costumed musicians playing traditional Korean music. Ethnic fusion pop band Ethnicity performed once again; so did singer Erick Guansing as well as Gayle Nervas, who sang Home, a Singaporean song, completing a medley of Singapore songs. Domestic leg The domestic leg of the torch relay covered most of Singapore's residential areas ending at Marina Bay on 13 August 2010. Due to Singapore's small size and road limitations and organisers wanting as many people to have a chance to be a torchbearer at the same time, each torchbearer carried the torch for a distance of about 100 m before handing it to the next bearer. Flame arrival celebrations, 6 August The Youth Olympic Flame was first publicly shown to the public at the National University of Singapore as part of the annual NUSSU Rag and Flag display. NUS celebrates Youth Olympic Flame arrival http://newshub.nus.edu.sg/headlines/0810/yog_10Aug10.php National University of Singapore 10 August 2010 24 October 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101016050207/http://newshub.nus.edu.sg/headlines/0810/yog_10Aug10.php 16 October 2010 live Celebrations started in the early evening, with the display of floats and performances by various faculty clubs, staff and alumni, before floats and displays showcasing the 6 countries involved were brought out. The flame was brought out, where the cauldron was lit by President S R Nathan, along with the Amanda Lim and Silas Abdul Razak. Yeen Nie Hoe YOG: Official welcome for Youth Olympic Flame http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/specialreport/news/1073886_61/1/.html Channel NewsAsia MediaCorp 6 August 2010 24 October 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100825062053/http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/specialreport/news/1073886_61/1/.html 25 August 2010 live dmy-all Day 1, 7 August The first day of the torch relay in Singapore started in the heart of Singapore, at CHIJ Toa Payoh in Toa Payoh. The relay continued through the estates of Toa Payoh, Bishan and Ang Mo Kio, before ending the day at Nanyang Polytechnic. Singapore Leg http://www.singapore2010.sg/public/sg2010/en/en_youth_olympic_flame/en_singapore_leg_intro.html SYOGOC 24 October 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100711003125/http://singapore2010.sg/public/sg2010/en/en_youth_olympic_flame/en_singapore_leg_intro.html 11 July 2010 dead dmy-all Notable torchbearers for the day include celebrities Joanne Peh, YOG Flame starts relay http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/Singapore/Story/STIStory_563552.html The Straits Times Singapore Press Holdings 8 August 2010 24 October 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101022140001/http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/Singapore/Story/STIStory_563552.html 22 October 2010 live Randall Tan, Leonard Lim Torch relay starts today http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/Singapore/Story/STIStory_563244.html The Straits Times Singapore Press Holdings 7 August 2010 24 October 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101023234129/http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/Singapore/Story/STIStory_563244.html 23 October 2010 live Elim Chew Journey Of The Youth Olympic Flame Begins In Singapore http://www.singapore2010.sg/public/sg2010/en/en_news/en_jyof_news/en_20100807_journey_of_the_youth-olympic_flame_begins_in_singapore.html SYOGOC media release 7 August 2010 24 October 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101024230741/http://www.singapore2010.sg/public/sg2010/en/en_news/en_jyof_news/en_20100807_journey_of_the_youth-olympic_flame_begins_in_singapore.html 24 October 2010 dead dmy-all and Zheng Geping. Day 2, 8 August The second day saw the torch relay visit the south-eastern areas of Singapore, made up of Potong Pasir, Serangoon, Paya Lebar, Bedok, Eunos, Joo Chiat, Marine Parade and Simei before ending the day at ITE College East. Notable torchbearers for the day were adventurers David Lim, Khoo Swee Chiow and Sophia Pang. Schedule for highlighted torchbearers – Day 2: 8 August 2010 http://www.singapore2010.sg/public/sg2010/en/en_news/en_jyof_news/en_20100807_journey_of_the_youth-olympic_flame_begins_in_singapore/MainPar/0/text_files/file0/Day_2_Annex_2_Schedule.pdf SYOGOC 24 October 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101201013814/http://www.singapore2010.sg/public/sg2010/en/en_news/en_jyof_news/en_20100807_journey_of_the_youth-olympic_flame_begins_in_singapore/MainPar/0/text_files/file0/Day_2_Annex_2_Schedule.pdf 1 December 2010 dead dmy-all The relay then took a break on 9 August, for Singapore's National Day celebrations. However, it made a surprise visit at the National Day Parade, 2010 held at the Padang, where the nation celebrated its 45th year of independence. Day 3, 10 August The third day had the relay resume in the north-eastern part of Singapore, going through Punggol, Sengkang, Hougang, Pasir Ris and Tampines, ending the day with the torch crossing Bedok Reservoir on dragonboat to reach Temasek Polytechnic. YOG Torch Relay takes to water on Tuesday http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1074503/1/.html Channel NewsAsia MediaCorp 10 August 2010 24 October 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20121021135926/http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1074503/1/.html 21 October 2012 live dmy-all The youngest torchbearer, Nurhidayah Rahmat, ran in the morning of the day. Schedule for highlighted torchbearers and events http://www.singapore2010.sg/public/sg2010/en/en_news/en_jyof_news/en_20100807_jyof_celebrates_sports_in_singapore_on_the_2nd_day_of_the_torch_relay/MainPar/0/text_files/file0/Annex%202_Day_3_schedule.pdf SYOGOC 24 October 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101201013902/http://www.singapore2010.sg/public/sg2010/en/en_news/en_jyof_news/en_20100807_jyof_celebrates_sports_in_singapore_on_the_2nd_day_of_the_torch_relay/MainPar/0/text_files/file0/Annex%202_Day_3_schedule.pdf 1 December 2010 dead dmy-all In the morning, Low Wei Jie, 12, followed the relay in the morning showers for more than 2 hours, catching the attention of relay official and the media. Wong Jonathan Who's that boy? http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/Singapore/Story/STIStory_564756.html The Straits Times Singapore Press Holdings 11 August 2010 24 October 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101021055417/http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/Singapore/Story/STIStory_564756.html 21 October 2010 live His efforts and enthusiasm did not go unappreciated, as relay officials gave him a slot on the last day of the relay. Wei Jie takes his turn http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/Sport/Story/STIStory_566222.html The Straits Times Singapore Press Holdings 14 August 2010 24 October 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101024013128/http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/Sport/Story/STIStory_566222.html 24 October 2010 live Day 4, 11 August The fourth day of the relay covered the north-western part of Singapore, visiting Bukit Timah, Holland, Bukit Panjang, Yishun, Sembawang and Woodlands before ending the day at Republic Polytechnic. Notable torchbearers for the day include members of the first Singapore's Women's Everest Team and Ajit Singh, the oldest torchbearer for the relay at 82 years of age then. In the morning, a flypast by the Singapore Youth Flying Club helped start the relay for the day. The torch also made a stop at the Singapore Zoo in the afternoon. Youth Olympic Flame Takes Walk On The Wild Side On Day 4 Of Torch Relay http://www.singapore2010.sg/public/sg2010/en/en_news/en_jyof_news/en_20100811_youth_olympic_flame_takes_walk_on_the_wild_side.html SYOGOC media release 11 August 2010 24 October 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100826075754/http://www.singapore2010.sg/public/sg2010/en/en_news/en_jyof_news/en_20100811_youth_olympic_flame_takes_walk_on_the_wild_side.html 26 August 2010 dead dmy-all Day 5, 12 August The industrial heartland in south-western Singapore was covered in the fifth day, covering Jurong, Boon Lay, Bukit Batok, Choa Chu Kang, West Coast, Clementi, Dover and Buona Vista, ending the day at Singapore Polytechnic. Some ASEAN YOG athletes were invited as torchbearers for that day. Day 5: 12 August 2010 – Schedule for highlighted torchbearers and events http://www.singapore2010.sg/public/sg2010/en/en_news/en_jyof_news/en_20100811_youth_olympic_flame_takes_walk_on_the_wild_side/MainPar/0/text_files/file/Annex%201_Day%205%20schedule.pdf SYOGOC 24 October 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20120518001331/http://www.singapore2010.sg/public/sg2010/en/en_news/en_jyof_news/en_20100811_youth_olympic_flame_takes_walk_on_the_wild_side/MainPar/0/text_files/file/Annex%201_Day%205%20schedule.pdf 18 May 2012 dead dmy-all Day 6, 13 August The last day of the relay saw the torch going through the shopping and commercial districts of Singapore, visiting Jalan Besar, Arts District (Victoria Street, North Bridge Road), Chinatown, Tiong Bahru, Telok Blangah, Bukit Merah, Orchard, Rochor, Bras Basah, City Hall, Shenton Way and ending off at Marina Bay. This day saw the most number of notable persons as torchbearers, including Alexander Popov, Yelena Isinbayeva, JJ Lin, Sergey Bubka and Ng Ser Miang. Singapore's YOG chef de mission James Wong and Day 3 star, Low Wei Jie held the torch during the relay as well. Selected torchbearer profiles http://www.singapore2010.sg/public/sg2010/en/en_news/en_jyof_news/en_20100812_youth_olympic_flame_celebrates_sportsmen_and_women/MainPar/0/text_files/file/Annex%201%20%26%202_Day%206_Schedule%20%26%20bios.pdf SYOGOC 24 October 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101201013927/http://www.singapore2010.sg/public/sg2010/en/en_news/en_jyof_news/en_20100812_youth_olympic_flame_celebrates_sportsmen_and_women/MainPar/0/text_files/file/Annex%201%20%26%202_Day%206_Schedule%20%26%20bios.pdf 1 December 2010 dead dmy-all The relay was brought to an end by Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew at Premontory@Marina Bay, after the second boat crossing of the relay from the Merlion. Singapore Olympic Torch Relay Day 6 http://www.channelnewsasia.com/YOG/special_gallery_20100813110006.htm Channel NewsAsia MediaCorp photo gallery 6 August 2010 24 October 2010 13 Aug: Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew lights the cauldron with the Youth Olympic torch at the Premontory@Marina Bay, venue of the City Celebrations that ends the Journey of the Youth Olympic Flame around Singapore https://web.archive.org/web/20101017161336/http://www.channelnewsasia.com/YOG/special_gallery_20100813110006.htm 17 October 2010 live Youth Olympic Flame Arrives At Singapore's Marina Bay For Grand Finale To The 13-Day Torch Relay http://www.singapore2010.sg/public/sg2010/en/en_news/en_media_releases/en_2010813_youth_olympic_flame_arrives_at_singapores_marina_bay_for_grand_finale.html SYOGOC 13 August 2010 24 October 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101130194337/http://www.singapore2010.sg/public/sg2010/en/en_news/en_media_releases/en_2010813_youth_olympic_flame_arrives_at_singapores_marina_bay_for_grand_finale.html 30 November 2010 dead dmy-all Complete route thumb|right|The Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Germany, one of Europe's most famous landmarks. thumb|right|The World Peace Gate in the Olympic Park of Seoul, South Korea. The tables below show the route taken by the torch during the international leg International Leg http://www.singapore2010.sg/public/sg2010/en/en_youth_olympic_flame/en_international_leg.html Singapore Youth Olympic Games Organising Committee 13 October 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100327214503/http://www.singapore2010.sg/public/sg2010/en/en_youth_olympic_flame/en_international_leg.html 27 March 2010 dead dmy-all and the domestic leg. International torch relay route Date City Representedcontinent Major landmarks 23 July Greece Ancient Olympia, Greece — Temple of Hera 24 July Germany Berlin, Germany Europe SiemensstadtPariser PlatzBrandenburg GateSpree RiverHaus der Kulturen der Welt 25 July Senegal Dakar, Senegal Africa YoffGoree IslandPlace de l'Obélisque 27 July — 28 July Mexico Mexico City, Mexico Americas Universidad IberoamericanaLos PinosLa FordEcoguarda CentreHidalgo GardenEl Ángel de la IndependenciaZócalo 2 August New Zealand Auckland, New Zealand Oceania Manukau Civic Centre GalleryTelstra Centre 4 August South Korea Seoul, South Korea Asia Olympic ParkJam-Sil StadiumHannam Bridge (Han River)Mizy Seoul CentreCheonggye SquareGwanghwamun Square Singapore 900 center Singaporean route Singapore 1 80 National University of Singapore 1.295556 103.776667 Singapore 2 80 Bishan, Singapore 1.350772 103.848183 Singapore 3 80 Toa Payoh 1.338166 103.859308 Singapore 4 80 Ang Mo Kio 1.370167 103.845619 Singapore 5 80 Nanyang Polytechnic 1.379348 103.849876 Singapore 6 80 Potong Pasir 1.331355 103.869278 Singapore 7 80 Serangoon 1.366252 103.865106 Singapore 8 80 Paya Lebar 1.357904 103.908603 Singapore 9 80 Bedok 1.321359 103.931801 Singapore 10 80 Eunos, Singapore 1.319724 103.903107 Singapore 11 80 Joo Chiat 1.309934 103.902048 Singapore 12 80 Marine Parade 1.303056 103.907778 Singapore 13 80 Simei 1.343184 103.953352 Singapore 14 80 ITE College East 1.334475 103.954703 Singapore 15 80 Punggol 1.398278 103.908972 Singapore 16 80 Sengkang 1.390667 103.895639 Singapore 17 80 Hougang 1.371778 103.893056 Singapore 18 80 Pasir Ris 1.372518 103.949516 Singapore 19 80 Tampines 1.339955 103.955007 Singapore 20 80 Temasek Polytechnic 1.345315 103.931822 Domestic torch relay route Date Region Neighbourhoods/Areas covered Celebration sites 6 August (Flame arrival celebrations) — — National University of Singapore 7 August Central (North) Bishan, Toa Payoh, Ang Mo Kio Nanyang Polytechnic 8 August South East Potong Pasir, Serangoon, Paya Lebar, Bedok, Eunos, Joo Chiat, Marine Parade, Simei ITE College East 10 August North East Punggol, Sengkang, Hougang, Pasir Ris, Tampines Temasek Polytechnic 11 August North West Bukit Timah, Holland, Bukit Panjang, Yishun, Sembawang, Woodlands Republic Polytechnic 12 August South West Jurong, Boon Lay, Bukit Batok, Choa Chu Kang, West Coast, Clementi, Dover, Buona Vista Singapore Polytechnic 13 August Central (South) Jalan Besar, Arts District (Victoria Street, North Bridge Road), Chinatown, Tiong Bahru, Telok Blangah, Bukit Merah, Orchard, Rochor, Bras Basah, City Hall, Shenton Way, Marina Bay Marina Bay Promenade Reaction Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports Dr Vivian Balakrishnan commented that he was surprised by the amount of support given at the grassroots level during the relay.http://sg.yfittopostblog.com/2010/08/19/yog-more-tickets-made-available-at-competition-venues/ Fit to Post – Yahoo! Singapore's blog » Blog Archive Exams to blame for many empty seats at YOG? « Sg.yfittopostblog.com 2010-08-19 2010-09-30 https://web.archive.org/web/20100822193339/http://sg.yfittopostblog.com/2010/08/19/yog-more-tickets-made-available-at-competition-venues/ 22 August 2010 live Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean felt that the turnout along the relay route reflected strong support for the games by Singapore citizens. Lim Leonard YOG ready to roar http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/Sport/Story/STIStory_566214.html The Straits Times Singapore Press Holdings 14 August 2010 30 September 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101024005047/http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/Sport/Story/STIStory_566214.html 24 October 2010 live See also Olympics 2010 Winter Olympics torch relay List of Olympic torch relays References 2 About JYOF http://www.singapore2010.sg/public/sg2010/en/en_youth_olympic_flame/en_about_jyof.html SYOGOC 24 October 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100504145059/http://www.singapore2010.sg/public/sg2010/en/en_youth_olympic_flame/en_about_jyof.html 4 May 2010 dead dmy-all Terence Voon Foreigners join torch relay http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/Singapore/Story/STIStory_563865.html The Straits Times Singapore Press Holdings 9 August 2010 24 October 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101024001718/http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/Singapore/Story/STIStory_563865.html 24 October 2010 live Terence Voon Sunny start to Day 2 relay http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/Singapore/Story/STIStory_563627.html The Straits Times Singapore Press Holdings 8 August 2010 24 October 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101021055023/http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/Singapore/Story/STIStory_563627.html 21 October 2010 live Fann Sim Spectacular start to Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games http://sg.yfittopostblog.com/2010/08/15/a-spectacular-start-to-singapore-2010-youth-olympic-games/ Fit to Post – Yahoo! Singapore's blog Yahoo! News blog post 15 August 2010 24 October 2010 Singapore 2010 Youth Olympics – The Big Picture https://archive.boston.com/bigpicture/2010/08/comments_singapore_2010_youth_olympics.html The Boston Globe 16 August 2010 24 October 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101112152315/http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2010/08/singapore_2010_youth_olympics.html 12 November 2010 live External links 2010 Summer Youth Olympics torches and torch relays About JYOF – Singapore 2010 official site JYOF Media Releases – Singapore 2010 official site Torch Relay, 2010 2010 Category:2010 in youth sport