First Youth Olympic Games, Singapore

Last August 14-26, 2010, the first Youth Olympics were attended by more than 3.600 young athletes, aged 15-18, from over 40 countries and competing in 26 different sports categories. The event, which is connected to the Olympic Games 2012 in London, was held in 18 stadiums and sports complexes in South East Asia. The first Youth Olympic Games in history was created to encourage sportsmanship and camaraderie through positive competition, not only among young people who play sports but also among young people who practice solidarity.
Volunteers have been a major part of the Games, The Singapore Youth Olympic Games Organizing Committee engaged at least 20,000 local and international volunteers of all ages. With over 370,000 spectators, volunteers were extremely necessary.
The volunteer coordinators, by conducting training sessions and simulations, gave the volunteers an opportunity to bond or connect with one another to help ensure synergy in the team as well as to support each other during the games.
Additional information and photos of the Games provided here.