I am sure you know that Singapore has been chosen over Moscow to be the first city to host the Youth Olympic Games 2010. It was certainly good news for us and many Singaporeans celebrated and rejoiced. The Youth Olympic Games is a worldwide event and is considered as important as the Olympic Games, the only difference is that younger athletes take part. Hosting the Youth Olympic Games will not only make Singapore more famous, it will help to boost the economy of the country as more tourists want to come to Singapore to see what the first city to host the Youth Olympic Games is like.
Have you considered why Singapore was chosen to host such a major event? Do we have all it takes? Singapore is known as a little red dot, as it is only a dot on the world map, but it is actually very powerful, that is why it is red. Singapore has one of the most vibrant economies in the world, and one of the world's busiest ports. However, we have a major disadvantage, compared to big countries like China and USA. Singapore is only a small island, but we have a huge population size compared to our land area. Do you know which country hosted the previous Olympic Games? China. China is considered a very big country, joined by many provinces. It certainly has the space to host such a major event. That is why it can build many structures for the Olympic Games, like the famous Water Cube. However, Singapore is already experiencing a space constraint, our population is growing and the government must find space to build houses for the citizens. Our government is currently reclaiming land, but it takes many years, the Youth Olympic Games is only a year away. Can Singapore build the necessary facilities to host the Youth Olympic Games, and make sure it runs smoothly?
Singapore has a stable economy, unlike countries like the USA and Iceland. We are currently facing a global economic downturn. Does Singapore have the money to host the Youth Olympic Games? Have you seen the Olympic Games 2008 in China? It was a dramatic and grand event, with fantastic opening and closing ceremonies. Imagine how much money was spent to make that event a success! Singapore must do its best to make the Youth Olympic Games 2010 an unforgettable event, so that we can be recognised by the other countries as a major economy. If we just make the Youth Olympic Games a boring event, what will people think of our country? Our national pride depends on our performance in this Youth Olympic Games.
I believe that Singapore has all it takes to host the Youth Olympic Games. Although we are a small country, we are not to be underestimated. We have a good government compared to other countries. I hope that we, as a country, will do our best to make the Youth Olympic Games an event to be remembered. I also sincerely wish our young athletes all the best in the Youth Olympic Games 2010!
Have you considered why Singapore was chosen to host such a major event? Do we have all it takes? Singapore is known as a little red dot, as it is only a dot on the world map, but it is actually very powerful, that is why it is red. Singapore has one of the most vibrant economies in the world, and one of the world's busiest ports. However, we have a major disadvantage, compared to big countries like China and USA. Singapore is only a small island, but we have a huge population size compared to our land area. Do you know which country hosted the previous Olympic Games? China. China is considered a very big country, joined by many provinces. It certainly has the space to host such a major event. That is why it can build many structures for the Olympic Games, like the famous Water Cube. However, Singapore is already experiencing a space constraint, our population is growing and the government must find space to build houses for the citizens. Our government is currently reclaiming land, but it takes many years, the Youth Olympic Games is only a year away. Can Singapore build the necessary facilities to host the Youth Olympic Games, and make sure it runs smoothly?
Singapore has a stable economy, unlike countries like the USA and Iceland. We are currently facing a global economic downturn. Does Singapore have the money to host the Youth Olympic Games? Have you seen the Olympic Games 2008 in China? It was a dramatic and grand event, with fantastic opening and closing ceremonies. Imagine how much money was spent to make that event a success! Singapore must do its best to make the Youth Olympic Games 2010 an unforgettable event, so that we can be recognised by the other countries as a major economy. If we just make the Youth Olympic Games a boring event, what will people think of our country? Our national pride depends on our performance in this Youth Olympic Games.
I believe that Singapore has all it takes to host the Youth Olympic Games. Although we are a small country, we are not to be underestimated. We have a good government compared to other countries. I hope that we, as a country, will do our best to make the Youth Olympic Games an event to be remembered. I also sincerely wish our young athletes all the best in the Youth Olympic Games 2010!
Dear Jonathan,
ReplyDeleteAfter reading your blog posts, I agree with you that Singapore has what it takes to host the 2010 Youth Olympics. Even though Singapore is a puny country compared to other countries like China or India, I think Singapore will strive to shine to the world in the upcoming games. I believe that people all over the world will be attracted to Singapore and realise its talents.
In conclusion, I hope Singapore will do its very best, just like what it has done in the 2008 Grand Prix tournament.
Yours sincerely,
Lim Xiang Jie
I also agree with you, Jonathan. Even though Singapore is such a small country, but it has its good points. Singapore had been chosen to host the 2010 Youth Olympics, which had made all of the Singaporeans proud,made Singaporeans feel that their country can also be compared to other countries.
ReplyDeleteSingapore had once hosted the 2008 Grand Prix F1 Night Race which is a really great success. Despite racing at night, Singapore had let others know, Singapore can. I wish Singapore can do until its best when hosting this major event, the 2010 Youth Olympics. Majulah Singapura!