It has been a day since the closure of this excitement-packed 12-days affair, but some take-aways stay. Throughout the 1st ever games, friendships have been forged, the olympics spirit has been inculcated into Singaporeans, and most importantly, a new generation of potential Singapore sports stars have been identified.
The Youths Olympics Games has gone beyond broadcasting fees and country promotion. Above all, it has taught our youth athletes the values of excellence, friendship and respect, and gave them a $330 million taste of what a international sports event empowered by a indescribable spirit is like.
Singapore has without qualms, impressed International Olympic Committee president Jacque Rogge. His response to our organization was a thumbs-up. "Hats off to Singapore for its success in organizing such a spectacular show!"
If there was any imperfections, applause is indubitably due to the hardworking volunteers and helpers who took playback videos, provided athletes umbrella shelter whenever it rained, served drinks and the list goes on.
Well done Singapore! Let us continue the olympic spirit even without any physical remains of the games.
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