The medal design for the Singapore 2010 Youth Games being held August 14 to 26 is a contemporary representation of the winged Greek goddess of victory, Nike. The design includes the Olympic emblem, the rings, to empower athletes to participate and celebrate; and the flame detail reflects both the cheering wave of supporters and the spirit of an athlete.
Setsuko Fukuzawa, from Montreal, Canada, won the competition with her design called “Yes, Youth Can”.
Singapore 2010 Organizing Committee Chairman Ser Miang Ng said, “Ms. Setsuko Fukuzawa’s ingenious design will harmonize well with the creative design that will be developed on the reverse of the Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games medal, as we will be taking inspiration from what is representative of Singapore as a young and vibrant nation, as well as the Singapore 2010 ‘Spirit of Youth’ emblem”.
Gilbert Felli, Olympic Games Executive Director said, “this competition has been a great success. We have received entries from 34 countries whilst engaging with the public through our social media channels. Congratulations to our winner and to all competition entrants who have contributed to the first Youth Olympic Games. I am looking forward to seeing the medal awarded to the YOG athletes in Singapore this summer”.
