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Australian Youth Olympic Festival
The Australian Youth Olympics Festival (AYOF) is an international multi-sport event organised by the Australian Olympic Committee Australian(s) may refer to: Australia * Australia, a country * Australians, citizens of the Commonwealth of Australia ** European Australians ** Anglo-Celtic Australians, Australians descended principally from British colonists ** Aboriginal Aus ... for athletes from 13 to 19 years of age. The first event was held in 2001. Competing nations Sports Editions The AOC has conducted six Australian Youth Olympic Festivals (in 2001, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2009 and 2013. for athletes from 13 to 19 years of age. Overall, $18.6 million has been in invested in staging the Festivals. AOC. 2015. See also< ...
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2007 Australian Youth Olympic Festival
The 2007 Australian Youth Olympic Festival was the fourth edition of the Australian Youth Olympic Festival. It was held from 17 to 21 January 2007. Participant nations Of the 23 countries invited, 20 of them participated in the games. They were: Opening ceremony The opening ceremony was performed all by primary school and high school students from NSW government schools. Singers and instrumentalists were chosen from outstanding performers from Schools Spectacular 2006. Events In 2007, the AYOF had 14 sports (20 disciplines). These were: * Aquatics ** Diving ** Swimming * Athletics (track and field) * Badminton * Canoeing ** Canoe/Kayak – Slalom ** Canoe/Kayak – Sprint * Cycling ** Cycling – Road ** Cycling – Track * Football * Gymnastics ** Artistic ** Rhythmic ** Trampoline * Hockey * Sailing * Rowing * Shooting * Skating ** Figure skating ** Short track * Table tennis * Taekwondo Athletics There were 40 events contested at an 18 and under age limit: ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |