International Olympic Committee ((IOC) President Jacques Rogge is in the midst of a three-day visit to Singapore to check on the progress of the Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games.
Following his arrival Monday, Rogge visited the Bishan Stadium, venue for the Youth Olympic Games athletics program, reports Channel News Asia (CNA). The facility has reportedly undergone major renovations to be up to speed for the track and field events.
Next on the agenda was a visit to the Marina Barrage, one of the venues for the Culture and Education Programme.
The day ended with a visit to the Games Village in the National Technological University where renovation works should be completed by mid May. Rogge spoke with about 150 tertiary students.
He said, “I saw wonderful venues, I saw a fantastic Olympic Village here at University and I had a very nice question and answer and debate with youngsters with some very interesting questions. I was here last in April 2008, so that is already two years ago, and the progress is immense, you will be ready by the Games time”.
In conjunction with Rogge’s visit to Singapore, the IOC launched Tuesday the Young Ambassador Programme. Under the program 30 young people have been nominated by their National Olympic Committees to promote the Games in their respective countries and also assist the athletes during the Games.
Wednesday Rogge will call on Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loon and give the media an overview of his latest trip to Singapore, reports CNA.
The Singapore 2010 Youth Games are being held August 14-26.
