Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

First edition of the Youth Olympic Games was held at _____.

Options:

Lausanne

Singapore

Nanjing

Innsbruck

Correct Answer:

Singapore

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) - Singapore

The first edition of the Youth Olympic Games was held in Singapore in 2010.

The Youth Olympic Games (YOG) is an international multi-sport event organized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) specifically for young athletes aged 14 to 18. It was inspired by the success of the Olympic Games and aims to provide a platform for young athletes to compete at the highest level while promoting Olympic values and encouraging youth participation in sports.

The inaugural edition of the Youth Olympic Games took place in Singapore in 2010. The event featured competitions in various Olympic sports, as well as cultural and educational activities designed to foster social integration and promote the Olympic Movement among young people worldwide.