SINGAPORE, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) -- It is here in Singapore that the Olympic dream finds its youthful version. On a floating platform in Marina Bay, the inaugural Youth Olympic Games opened its arms to about 3,600 athletes from the world. Singapore's President S. R. Nathan declared open the Games to the roaring cheers of 27,000 spectators facing the beautiful skyline of the city state. After just two and a half years of preparation, Singapore is ready for its biggest ever event to embark.

IOC President Jacques Rogge(R) and IOC Vice-President, President of the Singapore Youth Olympic Games Organising Committee Ng Ser Miang(L) give the speech at the opening ceremony.

Chinese badminton world champion Huang Yuxiang takes the flag for the Chinese delegtion to the YOG at the opening ceremony . 


Lighting of the Olympic Cauldron.


The opening ceremony.

The opening ceremony.

The opening ceremony.

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