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As part of Singapore Airlines’ sponsorship towards the Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games (Singapore 2010), Singapore Airlines Cargo will be flying in horses, timing and scoring equipment and other games-related freight from various cities it serves for Singapore 2010 to be held in August 2010.
The Singapore Youth Olympic Games Organising Committee (SYOGOC) and Singapore Airlines have signed a sponsorship agreement, under which the Airline will provide air tickets, carriage of airfreight, as well as publicity for the Games through its proprietary media channels.
“We are delighted and proud to actively support the Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games which epitomises sporting excellence amongst young people of the world. We are optimistic that these games will boost Singapore’s drive to become a leading host for world class sports events,” commented Mr Tan Tiow Kor, Senior Vice President Sales and Marketing, Singapore Airlines Cargo.
About Singapore Airlines Cargo
Singapore Airlines Cargo Pte Ltd is the world’s fourth largest international cargo airline, and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Singapore Airlines Limited (SIA). On July 1, 2001, Singapore Airlines Cargo assumed the entire cargo operations of SIA and commenced business as an all-cargo airline. Singapore Airlines Cargo serves 70 cities in 36 countries, linking major trading centres across five continents. It has years of experience in transporting high-value consignments for sporting events.
About Singapore 2010 – Blazing the Trail
Singapore will be hosting the inaugural Youth Olympic Games (YOG) from 14 to 26 August 2010. The Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games will receive some 5,000 athletes and officials from the 205 National Olympic Committees (NOCs), along with an estimated 1,200 media representatives, 20,000 local and international volunteers, and 320,000 spectators. Young athletes – aged between 14 and 18 years - will compete in 26 sports and take part in a Culture and Education Programme.
The Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games aims to inspire youth around the world to embrace, embody and express the Olympic values of Excellence, Friendship and Respect. It will create a lasting sports, culture and education legacy for Singapore and youths from around the world, as well as enhance and elevate the sporting culture locally and regionally.
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