Frequently Asked Questions
Youth Olympic Games
What is the difference between the Olympic Games (OG) and the Youth Olympic Games (YOG)?
The YOG are for the world's young athletes aged from 15 to 18. Like the Olympic Games, they are held every four years, and are held in the same year as the OG with the Summer YOG taking place the same year as the Olympic Winter Games and vice-versa.
The Summer YOG Nanjing 2014 gathered almost 3,800 young athletes, whereas the OG London 2012 welcomed more than 10,500 athletes.
The Summer and Winter YOG last 12 and 10 days respectively, while the OG may last up to 16 days.
The sports programme is based on that of the Olympic Games, with 28 sports for the Summer YOG and seven for the Winter YOG. However, the events are different, adapting to the age range and interests of the younger athletes. The YOG also include Learn & Share activities (known previously as Culture and Education Programme (CEP)).
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Youth Olympic Games
What is the difference between the Olympic Games (OG) and the Youth Olympic Games (YOG)?
The YOG are for the world's young athletes aged from 15 to 18. Like the Olympic Games, they are held every four years, and are held in the same year as the OG with the Summer YOG taking place the same year as the Olympic Winter Games and vice-versa.
The Summer YOG Nanjing 2014 gathered almost 3,800 young athletes, whereas the OG London 2012 welcomed more than 10,500 athletes.
The Summer and Winter YOG last 12 and 10 days respectively, while the OG may last up to 16 days.
The sports programme is based on that of the Olympic Games, with 28 sports for the Summer YOG and seven for the Winter YOG. However, the events are different, adapting to the age range and interests of the younger athletes. The YOG also include Learn & Share activities (known previously as Culture and Education Programme (CEP)).
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