Sunday, June 28, 2009
The Youth Olympic Games will feature 26 games, under 31 disciplines four of which are under Aquatics (Diving, Swimming) and Gymnastics (Artistic, Rythmic).
The 26 games are:
Archery
Athletics
Badminton
Basketball
Boxing
Canoeing
Cycling
Diving
Equestrian (Horse Riding)
Fencing
Football/Soccer
Gymnastics
Handball
Hockey
Judo
Modern pentathlon ( A contest that consists of 5 events: pistol shooting, épée fencing, 200 m freestyle swimming, show jumping, and a 3 km cross-country run.)
Rowing
Sailing
Shooting
Swimming
Table tennis
Taekwondo
Tennis
Triathlon (A multi-sport endurance contest consisting of 3 sports: swimming, cycling, and running)
Volleyball
Weightlifting
Wrestling
(Credits)
Monday, June 22, 2009
Here are the 5 Olympic values.
Sportsmanship.
Someone who participates in the Olympic games plays fair with courtesy and has a striving spirit. When he or she loses, that he or she will have grace in losing.
Friendship.
In the Olympic, participants learn to form life-long bonds with their team-mates, as well as their opponents.This value allows participants to play with peace through team spirit and joy.
Respect.
Those who take part in the Olympic games should and must have this important value. He or she respects one another, the rules even the environment. This also refers to fair-play attitude.
Excellence.
Participants give their best in playing the Olympic games or in life. It is not only about winning, but making progress, striving to be and to do the best in their daily lives and
benefiting from the healthy combination of a strong body, mind and will.
Perseverance.
One should not give up in spite of obstacles.