The International Olympic Committee (IOC) officially launched the bidding process to host the 2nd Summer Youth Olympic Games in 2014.
A letter was sent out to all National Olympic Committees (NOCs) informing them of the procedure and documentation available for cities interested in bidding for the Games. The letter to the NOCs is accompanied by the Summer Youth Olympic Games General Presentation and Candidature Procedure & Questionnaire.
The deadline for candidatures is 2 February 2009, with the election and announcement of the Host City of the 2nd Summer Youth Olympic Games at the 122nd IOC Session in Vancouver scheduled for February 2010.
The Summer Youth Olympic Games in 2014 will bring together approximately 3,500 athletes and 1,100 team officials. The sports programme will be chosen from the Summer Olympic Games 2016 sports’ programme, with a limited number of disciplines and events by sport which are of particular interest to the younger generation.
