Archery

Archery is a sport that involves tremendous nerve and accuracy in all conditions. Bullseyes are the name of the game!

Athletics

The world’s best young track and field athletes will be striving to be faster, higher and stronger in Singapore.

Badminton

Badminton is known as the world’s fastest racquet sport and the atmosphere in Singapore will be exhilarating.

Basketball

Basketball is one of the world’s most popular sports and in Singapore the 3 on 3 format will and the dedicated *scape Youth Space venue will make it the coolest event at the Games.

Boxing

Boxing is fast and furious with plenty of skill from fit athletes who are light on their feet and pack a mean punch, or three.

Canoe/Kayak

The canoe/kayak events at the Youth Olympic Games have variations that will add extra excitement to the competition.

Cycling

In Singapore there will be a new and exciting format for cycling with mixed teams all competing across the disciplines of BMX, cross country and road events, for the one gold medal.

Diving

Divers make doing somersaults off a 10 metre platform into a pool of water look so easy!

Equestrian - Jumping

Athletes will be need to clear obstacles on an unknown course with a horse they have just been allocated. A true test of jumping skill for these young champions.

Fencing

The drama that unfolds in a fencing hall can be captivating. The sport is compelling viewing and the competition in Singapore will be no different.

Football

Football is commonly referred to as the “world game” and its origins can be traced back to the ancient civilisations in China, Greece, Rome and Egypt.

Gymnastics

Uneven bars, trampolines, pommel horses, balls, ribbons and clubs – this is the talent-filled and awe aspiring sport of gymnastics.

Handball

Team handball is an intense, dynamic court game that is fun to play and exciting to watch.

Hockey

Like the idea of hitting a ball past an intimidating goalkeeper wielding a large stick? Hockey might just be the game for you!

Judo

Judo means ‘gentle way’ but there is nothing gentle about some of these tough young athletes.

Modern Pentathlon

Can’t pick a favourite sport? Why not give them all a shot in the modern pentathlon.

Rowing

Watch these super fit young athletes row, row, row their boats down the river in Singapore and you’d swear they had eyes in the back of their heads.

Sailing

With the wind beneath their wings, these young sailors will be tacking, trimming and reefing their way to medals in August.

Shooting

Shooters from around the world will be on target for gold in Singapore. Ready, aim, fire!

Swimming

Swimming was included as a sport at the first modern Olympic Games in Athens 1896 and has been included in every Games since.

Table Tennis

A lucrative, hi-tech sport, where players use an array of techniques including ‘the kill’, the hit and the chop.

Taekwondo

Taekwondo is a martial art sport involving the use of both hands and legs to overcome an opponent. The trademark of the sport is its combination of speedy kick movements.

Tennis

To be a champion tennis player you need great endurance, quick-wittedness and precise execution with the racquet. The next big names in world tennis will be on show in Singapore for the Youth Olympic Games.

Triathlon

Swim, cycle and run - triathlon is the true all-rounder that involves tremendous stamina and endurance in all conditions. The continental team competition in Singapore will add another exciting dimension.

Volleyball

There is no time to blink whether watching or competing on the volleyball court. The dig, set, spike pattern happens with great speed, finesse and force.

Weightlifting

Weightlifting is the ultimate test of strength, power, balance and good old fashioned grunt.

Wrestling

Wrestling is an ancient individual combat sport combining tactics, strength and lightening fast moves.