International athletes and stars who made their name at the Youth Olympic Games
The Youth Olympic Games (YOG) are underway in Dakar until 13 November. The first three editions (Singapore 2010, Nanjing 2014 and Buenos Aires 2018) served as a springboard for several champions who made their mark at the Olympic Games between 2012 and 2024. Here are 10 of the biggest names.
The Youth Olympic Games are currently taking place in Dakar, Senegal, running from October 31 to November 13. This event marks the first Olympic sporting event held in Africa, featuring more than 2,600 athletes aged 14 to 17 competing across 25 sports.
According to Channel News Asia, Team Singapore has secured one gold and one silver medal so far. Wushu exponent Ng Zhe Nin claimed Singapore's first gold of the Games with a score of 18.713 points, while table tennis player Loy Ming Ying secured a silver medal. Archer Tabitha Yeo also advanced in the women's individual elimination round after defeating New Zealand's Ella Yang 6-0.
RFI English notes that previous editions of the Youth Olympic Games in Singapore (2010), Nanjing (2014), and Buenos Aires (2018) served as a springboard for several champions who competed in the Olympic Games between 2012 and 2024.
Brief written by urgent.news from RFI English, Channel News Asia, CNA - Singapore, The Citizen — 4 reports on this story. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
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